An Easter Poem by John J. Rigo

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1959 Painting by John J. Rigo, titled, “Mother’s Sorrow.”

The gate stood high and firm before the light of paradise.

It had been this way for thousands of years.

The only light revealed was the light of God

through its bars.

A sound of longing was heard

from the millions of souls before its barrier.

There seemed to be no hope for reunion with God.

The day of days,

the hour of redemption

finally came to this place,

beginning with a cry of joy

from these souls.

Beyond the gates a cross appeared,

equal to the height and width of the gate.

The joy formed a song of everlasting love

on the lips of these souls.

It was a song unlike any sound ever heard before

or since this moment.

The words, “It is done,” were heard above the song.

The gate was no more.

The souls of God’s creation were returned home.