On Easter

I let them all pass over me –

The cheery Happy Easters!

Assuming I will be among

Today’s hot cross bun feasters.

 

But no, I won’t be eating lamb

Or ham with all its glazing,

Although I’m sure the Easter pies

My friend makes are amazing.

 

For I’m observing Pesach,*

So what I will eat instead

Will be matzoh or its relatives,

All with unleavened bread.

 

Of course, there’s meat and chicken,

Lots of veggies, eggs and fruit

And special cakes and cookies,

Made with matzoh meal, to boot.

 

I used to set those people straight

Whose greetings had no clue

That Easter’s not for everyone,

But I no longer do.

 

When people offer me a wish

For a Happy Easter day,

I smile and say, “The same to you”

And send them on their way.

 

*Passover