There once was a man named the Christ

Who brought to this earth peace and light.

And redemption of sin

He was there, thick and thin!

To give mankind some real great insight…

On just what it means to forgive

And how it’d be best if we lived

Showing kindness to all

Whether humongous or small

For one’s size is not what gives him might.

No, the thing that does matter most

Says the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost

Is to learn to love everyone here on this earth

With a warmth and compassion to boast!

Oh, yes, Jesus has taught us the way

To forgive, to endure and to pray

And to shout from on high

That our God is our pride

And our joy and our life and our way.

Though His time on this earth was but brief

And we all put God-Man through His grief

By the sins we commit when deciding to quit

Loving others in a way that won’t cease.

Jesus gave us His all on that day

When the noon hour turned dark and grey

And a thief stole Christ’s heart,

As He begged Him to start

To forgive each their part though sadly our God had to pay…

Yes, that robber did steal our Lord’s heart,

Which is why we should all do our part

To forgive what we should and live life for the good

And to walk in the light not the dark.

As you’re slicing your turkey or ham

Please remember the sacrificial lamb.

And bow down just to pray on this most blessed day

When God gave redemption to man.

Happy Easter and Blessed Passover to all!

• Kimerer is a Catholic who loves and respects all faiths that believe in God. Contact her with your thoughts — and chocolate crosses and bunnies — via pkimerer@zoominternet.net.