April 24, 2011 
The Garden Tomb, also known as Gordan's Calvary.
John 20:19-21
The end of a sonnet cycle on the seven sayings from the cross.
Mary ran to Peter and to John
to report the empty sepulcher and theft,
and though John ran the faster of the two,
he paused outside, perhaps to catch his breath.
He wondered at the folded linen strips,
but Peter came and boldly blundered in;
John joined him and they stood in silent awe,
uncertain where and how they should begin.
That night, with all the rest, they locked the doors,
but Jesus came and stood there in the room;
“Peace,” he said. Although my wounds are real,
it is time to celebrate the empty tomb.
Then he gave them, and us, a job to do:
He said, “As I was sent, I now send you.”
©2001, Wally Metts
Excellent post thanks for sharing. I enjoy reading and writing poems very much. It’s very relaxing. Thanks again.
An Easter Poem
Why don’t people follow the example of Jesus and say “Peace be with you” to each other?
Locked doors — of house or heart — won’t keep him out. Thank God.