Holy Week

She comes in dazzling joy
dances; raising palms and praise
hands lifted high
heart full.
She comes in dazzling joy
the coming of a king
the coronation
the call
She comes for death
enthroned and overthrown
for victories
that creep up spines
that whisper discomfort
kissing fools
for stolen redemption
a life not yours
she comes for dazzling joy
and every year
I cry.