We knew

We knew: 
not alive; knew: 
the tomb sealed, the guard; knew: 
friends scattered, not safe.

We met: in secret, met: 
in darkness, emptied
pockets and purses, bought
oils to embalm him
and we knew:

we could 

   not.

Still:

we went: through empty streets
went to the garden
to danger. Went:
to the dead end.

Stopped.

Upended.

We heard: from the echoing 
dark:

Not here:
   raised
     See       
        the place – 
   
        empty. 

Heard:

Go:
   tell!

We fled:
fled from the tomb, fled:
from the angel, 
fled: from the word – 

silent.

-Tom Ravetz

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