Life Overcomes Death, Poem by Gerry Legister

Life overcomes death,
When Lent of days began
To proclaim better health
From the power we had gain.

Over in pharaohs land,
Where dreams began,
Mercy stood inspired upon the sand
Shout the acclamation.

Life had where death once roam
Stole time and strength
Agony in the hearts of every man
Beat with every hopeful breath.

In pain and bitter grief,
Tired feet free from the cage
Praise time that had them relief
Life brings freedom to the age.

Many were smitten
By a force they could not see
Refugees fleeing from the awful condition,
Death passes over the sea.

By angelic hand moving along
The strong man screaming children and women
Fearful thrill voices command
Choice of life is given to everyone.