A Journey of Holy Scents


                                        Youngeun Joyce Kang 

The scent of Palm trees spread to Jerusalem

People shouted “Hosanna Hosanna” with Palm branches


The scent of Fig trees spread on the way to the Temple 

Jesus rebuked Israel's religious leaders who had no fruit 


The scent of costly ointment was spread on Jesus’ head

People rebuked her, but Jesus let the world have that scent


The scent of Olive trees spread to the Mount of Olives

Jesus prayed until his sweat became blood in Gethsemane


The scent of Vine trees spread on the cross

Jesus’s blood was shed like wine 


The scent of silence spread on the tomb

The most silent Sabbath we have ever had.


And... 

Then... 


The scent of Easter Lilly spread in the church 

The most beautiful new life is in my heart 

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