With Spring officially here the weather has been a mix of cold and windy, or warm and sunny – which is what I experienced when I visited the farm this week. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the country side, to help feed the animals, to groom Abigail the miniature horse, and groom the two donkeys, Zacchaeus and Barnabas.
I had a deeper appreciation for the two donkeys this Holy Week as I thought about the poem by Mary Oliver, “The Poet thinks About the Donkey.”
This poem was read at our church on Palm Sunday. It focuses on the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem – how the donkey waited, not knowing what for, then let himself be led and mounted. He was obedient as he placed one hoof in front of the other, and stepped into the crowd.
An excerpt:
But the donkey, tied to a tree as usual, waited.
Then he let himself be led away.
Then he let the stranger mount.
Never had he seen such crowds!
And I wonder if he at all imagined what was to happen.
Still, he was what he had always been: small, dark, obedient.
Here is a link to the entire poem: “The Poet Thinks About the Donkey“. I enjoyed the poet’s interesting perspective.
I call them, large dryer balls.
As I was leaving the farm, I spotted my first crocus in bloom this season. Its simple elegance stood out against the backdrop of dried grass and twigs.
Have a blessed Holy Week.
I loved this entry so much! Thank you. God bless you this Easter with all joy! He is risen!
I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
Blessings to you and Jim this Easter season.
Donkeys and sheep…such cute faces. Thank you for sharing that poem. Our pastor also referenced the donkey during his Palm Sunday sermon. A blessed Holy Week to you, my friend.
Thanks Audrey.
I do think those sheep as so cute!
Valerie, animals always have much to teach us, don’t they? What fun to work with them!
I do enjoy helping with the animals.
Cheers for donkeys and crocuses !*!*!*!
Yes!
Love the crocus!
It is beautiful! And springy! 😉
We are starting to see color in pennsylvania.
The donkey….has meaning and purpose.
I put the song “I will Carry You” Ellie Holcomb
to that of the donkey carrying Jesus thru.
Easter blessings.
Thank you for alerting me to this song. I listened to it and love the lyrics.
Nice to hear from you Kay.