Jude Chukwuemeka Muoneke

REMINDER BELL

 

Today marks the genesis 
of lenten season,
Ash Wednesday;
Lent, 40 days season 
Sundays exclusive. 

Marked by repentance, 
Fasting, reflection, 
and untimely celebration. 

These days 
represent Christ\'s 
time of temptation, 
In the wilderness. 

Indeed, He fasted, 
Ekwensu visited, 
To lure Him 
to fleshy desires. 

Ekwensu tried to thwart 
the vision, 
The vision of redemption;
Redeeming sinners to saints. 

This season, 
Calls for sober reflection 
Calling on humanity, 
To repent. 

Indeed ashes we are 
and unto ashes
All will return, 
Why smiling in sins? 

Catholics today, 
Rejoice mournfully 
Setting aside Season 
of reflection.

Dust we are
and unto dust
Bodies shall return;
Resurrection,
Our hope in Christ.