Easter Thoughts At Easter time my thoughts go back To that night 'neath the olive trees, When Christ asked those He had chosen,  Can ye not watch one hour with me? Not one knelt there beside Him, Not one took heed of His plea. What would my response have been Had He asked that question of me? He was betrayed then bound by the soldiers, And led down the hill all alone. Abandoned by those claiming to love Him, No concern or compassion was shown. Three times Peter denied Him, As Christ predicted he'd do. Oh, Master, have I been guilty Of also denying you? He was mocked by the crowd in the courtyard. A crown of thorns pierced his head, As He carried the cross to Calvary, Where He suffered and died in our stead. But there was no defeat in His dying, He arose to live evermore, Showing to those who love Him, Death isn't a wall....but a door! By Barbara Hayes Howell