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ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

0 posted 2001-04-12 06:42 AM

This is a poem I posted last Easter..I wanted to share it again!

Jesus said to Peter and John,
"go and get the passover meal
ready". Luke22:8

The Baker

This day in Jerusalem
as I was baking
the unleavened bread
for the passover meals,
two men approached
the stall.
While waiting on another
customer,
I overheard their
conversation.
They spoke of this man
called Jesus,
and the miracles
He performed.

The next day
I saw the crowds,
and joined to see
the cause.
I stood next to this
man John,
that I sold bread to
yesterday.
He said, "they are to
crucify my Lord".

As I watched Him
pass,
carrying the cross,
my heart was touched,
I knew not why.
He paused and looked
into my eyes,
spoke these words to
me,
"Your hands have baked
the very bread
that became my flesh
to save the world".

I knew He spoke the
truth,
astounding as it was.
His eyes were filled
with sorrow,
yet shone of love
and truth.
I knew that I had
found my Lord
on this sorrowful of days.

So through it all
I lingered,
witnessed all His pain.
Wept my tears of penance,
vowed my life to Him.

On sunday morn
I heard the shouts.
The tomb is empty.
He is risen!
My heart was filled
with joy!

My promise made
that very day.
The only bread I'd
make,
would be to feed the
hungry souls
with the Bread of Life
each day,
and tell them how He
gave His life,
that we might learn to
live and love,
and follow in His Way.

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

[This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (edited 04-12-2001).]

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2001-04-12 01:10 PM

Wonderfully written, Ellie. Thank you for sharing this again!

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2001-04-12 01:15 PM

This is a lovely poem. You are truly spiritualy gifted. Love, Joyce

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

3 posted 2001-04-12 10:07 PM

glad you posted this again as I don't remember seeing it before. From the perspective of the baker, is captivating. Thanks, Rae

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

4 posted 2001-04-14 02:10 AM

Ellie,

I wasn't around the first time your poem was posted so I am especially thankful that you posted again. What a splindid Easter poem. Who would have imagined, but you, the significance of the Baker who baked the bread to represent the body of Jesus during the last supper. This was such a treat to read the Baker's rendition of the Easter story. In my opinion, this poem could be a "Spiritual Journeys" tradition worthy of posting every year. I loved it!!!!!!!

Have a wonderful Easter my friend,

Bob <><

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

5 posted 2001-04-14 11:26 AM

Perfect! This is my first time reading the poem, and I am so glad you posted it again.
You have such a wonderful gift for expression.
Have a blessed Easter,
Deb

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

6 posted 2001-04-17 06:49 PM

Ellie,
This one, like so many of yours is worth a repeat- and I am glad you revived it- and allowed others to also to read and enjoy it like those of us who were privilege to do so the first time around.
David

No Better Place do I know
Than where Hearts knit as
one,
For in that grand
experience,
The Better ALL become.

God Bless us All!!!

Fading Away

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since 2001-03-14

Posts 3131
Lynchburg, Virginia

7 posted 2001-04-17 11:49 PM

Beautifully written poem! This has a great message... Thanks for sharing! This was a pleasure to read.

--Marie

subconsciously, i think i can eat so much to make my stomach hurt, instead of my heart.

Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

8 posted 2001-04-18 12:07 PM

Ellie,

I love how this poem is written in first person as a character in a biblical narrative. Very Creative. Ever heard of Don Francisco? I'm sure you've heard the song of his, "He's alive", with words written from the vantage of sorrowful (then exultant) Peter. Many of his other songs use the same approach as well. When done well it is very powerful. Anyway this reminded me somewhat of his songs for some reason.

Enjoyed!

Stephen.

[This message has been edited by Stephanos (edited 04-18-2001).]

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

9 posted 2001-04-18 11:33 AM

Beautifully written story of something that could so easily have happened.

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