LENT SEASON
Lent season is solemn for Christians
It's a period to fast, pray, give alms
It's also a period to follow abstinence
Basically to live a life without sins.
It lasts for a duration of forty days
Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday
In some regions days may differ
But intent is same everywhere.
Ash Wednesday start of Lent days
Ash got from burning palm leaves
Applied on forehead and scalp
To ensure belief in Jesus to last.
The end of Lent is considered holy week
It starts with Palm Sunday that is unique
Maundy Thursday is when Jesus had last supper
Good Friday when He was crucified to suffer.
Hot cross bun is the favourite dish
With cross on top spices to cherish
It is made on good Friday to be eaten
Bun also carries a solemn reason.
Holy Saturday believed to be day of God sent son
When Jesus released those held captive to rise to heaven
Easter Sunday the day when Jesus resurrects
Symbolising triumph of good over evil
and prophesies.
Agere contra followed in Lent season
Is to act against natural temptation
To bring a semblance of empathy
And a belief in God in humanity.
- Gopinath S
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