Easter
Bede, an English Christian scholar
In his treatise, 'De Temporum Ratione' *
Said that 'Easter' derived from Eostre
Earth Mother, Pagan Goddess of the North
Spring, did lambs bring to existence
Gambol turned to gamble, sacrifice
Blood, once spilled upon the altar
No longer need be, to alter your life
Death, rebirth and renewal
Final sacrifice, atonement, redeemed
The route offered, back to Eden
Clean slate, cleansed heart, new life
Mike O'Leary - April 2012
* The Reckoning of Time - The Venerable Bede
Spring, did lambs bring to existence
Gambol turned to gamble, sacrifice
Blood, once spilled upon the altar
No longer need be, to alter your life
Death, rebirth and renewal
Final sacrifice, atonement, redeemed
The route offered, back to Eden
Clean slate, cleansed heart, new life
Mike O'Leary - April 2012
* The Reckoning of Time - The Venerable Bede
