Flowery cotton dress with its full, gathered skirt, Peter Pan collar, short puffed sleeves, and Stiff, full petticoat Hanging in the closet Waiting for morning. Shiny white Mary Janes & gloves Set out and waiting To be worn on Easter morning. Rising at first light A small girl hurrying to discover waiting treats. A small basket woven From thin, colorful strips. Filled with shiny green grass Waiting on the table. Filled with marshmallow Peeps, A hollow chocolate bunny, and Rainbow colored jellybeans. Weary, sobbing women with Hearts aching, adrift in their grief and loss. Bodies aching with Crushing grief over the loss of The One they loved. Waiting for morning. Spices and Fragrant Oils Gathered and waiting To anoint the One they lost. Rising…