"Extraordinary Matzoh"

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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

 

This poem has been published in William W. Francis’ book, Celebrate the Feasts of The Lord. Crest Books, and in Behold the Lamb…poetically! by Maude Carolan Pych, Elm Hill Publishing.

For information about ordering Maude's books

go to: www.maudecarolanpych.net