However, here's a poem I wrote drawing inspiration from the imagery and possible emotions:
At Michael's Gate
The sun, a pale ghost in the morning sky,
Casts shadows long and thin, like whispered sighs.
At Michael's Gate, where stone and sorrow meet,
A woman waits, with weary, bare feet.
Her heart, a vessel once filled with bright wine,
Now holds the dregs of grief, a bitter brine.
She seeks a solace, a balm for her soul,
A whisper of hope, to make her whole.
She watched him die, the one who held her hand,
The light of his love, extinguished in the sand.
Now she waits, a silent, mournful plea,
For a sign of grace, to set her spirit free.
The gate stands firm, a sentinel of stone,
A monument to loss, where hope has flown.
But in her eyes, a flicker of belief,
That mercy waits, beyond the gates of grief.
This poem is just one interpretation, and there are many other ways to approach the theme of Mary Magdalene's waiting and her potential emotions.
You might also enjoy exploring poems by:
* Christina Rossetti: Her poem "Mary Magdalene" is a beautiful exploration of Mary's character.
* T.S. Eliot: His "The Waste Land" features a passage referencing Mary Magdalene.
* Other poets who have written about biblical figures and themes.
Let me know if you'd like to explore further!