Cheering throngs gather
Cheering throngs gather
In Messianic fervour
Fronds fall at His feet
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Calling for His death
Crowds that cheered Him now decry
Innocent, He’ll die
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Three times he denied
The master he followed. And
The rooster crowed twice
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“Barabbas!” they cry
A callous cacophony
Convicts the wrong man
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Orthodox cross
Forsaken by friends
He hangs dying on a cross
Forgiveness His gift
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No stone left unturned.
In the harrowing of hell
All sins are exposed
I am in the Gloucester Mystery Plays this Easter , which will be performed in Gloucester and Worcester Cathedrals. While I only have a small part I have found the whole experience extremely moving. Indeed the professional and semi professional actors involved are so good that they have brought the whole story to life for me and given my faith a much needed boost. It is mainly down to the professionalism and commitment of Sheila Mander, the producer.
Mystery plays were the foundation of the modern theatre. Developing between the 10th and 16th century, they portrayed key stories from the Bible in an accessible way for people who had not heard or read the stories before. The dramatic productions appealed to all types and ages of people.
Gloucester mystery Plays have taken these stories to a new level with a modern interpretation of the ancient texts. The language is modern while the actions and rhythms of the original are faithfully captured. There is also wonderful original music and singing.
These Mystery Plays will be bold, colourful, joyful, sad, dramatic, thought provoking and challenging. They tell the story of the life of Jesus as an adult right up to the Last Judgement. Hopefully they will leave the audiences deeply moved.
I can’t wait to tell you how good it was after Easter!
Gloucester Mystery Play
Mystery Play at Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral (Photo credit: JmGpHoToS)
Gloucester, England (Photo credit: Nigel’s Europe)
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A beautiful Christian piece
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Thank you, I enjoyed writing it x
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Such a masterly set of haiku to tell an incredible story.
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Oh thank you x I value your comments and am very pleased that you read and enjoyed my post. x
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What a wonderfully moving experience this will be. Take lots of photos! I love your set of haiku – very moving!
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I will take phots and hubby will video so I am sure you will get to see clips! Rehearsing this evening in Gloucester Cathedral ~ very excited!
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Great read….Coincidentally, I live in Gloucester, too – in Massachusetts….
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Sounds much more exciting than my Gloucester, however we do have the Cotswolds! One of my daughters lives in Manchester Center Vermont!
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A fine set and a well-told story.
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Oh thank you x good to meet you! I am so glad you enjoyed my haiku and background info. Please come back and read more of my posts and I will seek out yours!
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Very nice set of haiku.
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Thanks Alice, you are so good at keeping up with my posts and I DO appreciate your comments x
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I especially like to keep up with the haiku. I love haiku.
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Comes with deep sense and feelings… and that is much appreciated..
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Thank you so much Ramesh ~ praise indeed. I always read your blog and admire your poetry greatly. I am honoured that you read mine!
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I am so excited for you Brenda. What a splendid opportunity. Don’t forget to get someone to take lots of pics and put them on your blog.These are very beautiful, powerful and moving haiku.The weather in Australia is always beautiful at Easter but there is always a lingering sadness at this time of year for Christians at least. Break a leg kiddo:)
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Thanks x except for the leg bit! Will certainly post pics x thanks for the comment x
Sent by Brenda Kimmins
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