Jesus’s Burial Sonnet

Holy Saturday
John 19:31-41
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/19

As his body was lifeless on the cross,
It could not remain there for sabbath day.
A lance in his side to confirm life’s loss,
An outpour of blood and water gave way.

Joseph of Arimathea was there
And asked if he could take his body down,
Pilate approved for burial elsewhere.
They removed his garments for a white gown.

They cleansed him with myrrh and other ointments.
To fulfill sacred customs for the dead 
Including the use of spice and incense.
Then they placed him in a tomb on a bed.

A garden where once he was full of zest,
Jesus’s body now had come to rest.