The Real Reason

I'm going to tell you something you might consider funny
But Easter is not all about the hip hoppity bunny
Nor is it about candy and all those sweets
And the eggs in the basket and other fun treats
Now listen close to what I have to say
And you'll know why we celebrate this day
Easter tells us how much God's love cost
And how much He wants to gather in the lost
It was on the cross Christ died for our sin
So those who believe can now to Heaven enter in
Yes, God so loved the world that he gave His Son
And a victory over death now could be won
On Easter morning Christ rose from the dead
The story's not over, there's much more to be said
Yes, it's okay to enjoy the bunny, the candy and sweets
The eggs in the basket and the other fun treats
Just remember that Christ's resurrection is the real reason
That we celebrate this Easter season

© Mary Edna Ryan
03/28/04
 

I would like to thank my voy friend, Mary Edna Ryan, for granting me permission to feature her poem on my website. 

Now all of you can enjoy this lovely poem with its beautiful and meaningful message during this Easter season.