A-Poem-a-Day Until Resurrection Day
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EXTRAORDINARY MATZOH
It’s only ordinary
unleavened bread
Ordinary matzoh
On an earthen plate
It probably came
From a supermarket
shelf
A Manischewitz box
Ordinary matzoh
Blessed for Passover
Oh, but when I take
it
And cradle it
lovingly
In my hands
Break it and bless it
It is for me
Most Holy Bread
Good Friday Bread
Body of the Lamb that
was slain
With my cup of
Redemption
Communion Bread
Lechem without hametz
Without yeast of sin
Pierced
Striped
Bruised
Shrouded afikomen
Hidden
Then resurrected
With glory
I partake
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia!
Maude Carolan
The above poem was published in William W.
Francis’ book,
Celebrate
the Feasts of the Lord. Crest Books.
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