Resurrection Is it true that after this life of ours we shall one day be awakened by a terrifying clamour of trumpets? Forgive me God, but I console myself, that the beginning and resurrection of all of us dead will simply be announced by the crowing of the cock. After that we'll remain lying down a while... The first to get up will be Mother... We'll hear her quietly laying the fire, quietly putting the kettle on the stove and cosily taking the teapot out of the cupboard. We'll be home once more. Vladimir Holan (1905 -1980)