Hope peered into the open tomb, stone rolled away, an empty dark room. Not a darkness filled with gloom, not a hollow pit of doom.

No, Hope peered into the open tomb, with expectant searching gleeful eyes. Not longing doubting mournful sighs, but welcome wonder and surprise.

Hope peered into the open tomb, proclaiming joy not sorrow’s pall. Not fretful fearing or dreaded gall, but the greatest coup of them all!

 Hope peered into the open tomb, whistling awhile a loving tune.

Hope peered into the open tomb, and it peered back out and none too soon!