"Christ is Risen!"

He yelled, and slowly
We began to clap
Roar rising, people reached
Beneath their seats for keys,
For pots and pans,
(Kaleb smashed his together
So hard they bent)
Children popped balloons,
Blew noisemakers,
Trumpets. Applauding
We stood up
Up on our feet, cheering blindly
Because someone had suddenly
Turned on all the lights
And shocked
Our eyes. We cried
Out, whooping,
Laughing gently and embracing.
Pandemonium giddy and proud,
Standing ovation for
The resurrection.