The stone rolled back

After Mark 16:1-8

The stone was rolled

in place, blocking

the small cave serving

as the tomb, blocking

entrance to the body,

shrouded. And guards

stationed in front,

to protect, what, 

the powers that were

from confronting

their sin.

Two women come, intent

on anointing the body within,

shrouded, but knowing

the stone is blocking and

the soldiers guarding. But

they see the stone

is already rolled back,

the soldiers have fled.

The open tomb beckons.

Inside, the body, shrouded,

is gone, its absence shouting.

A young man sits, and

tells them he is gone.

The place where he was

is empty. He is gone.

He is not here.

Find him in Galilee;

the end is the beginning.

Photograph by Bruno van der Kraan via Unsplash.  Used with permission.