Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EASTER (SUNSET AND SUNRISE), by LUCY LARCOM Poet's Biography First Line: Tis easter eve, the day is fading Last Line: And rise into his light with thee! Subject(s): Easter; Holidays; The Resurrection | ||||||||
'TIS Easter eve; the day is fading; O Thou, with whom there is no death, While twilight every path is shading, Breathe through us thy sweet Spirit's breath! And when our last night comes, may we Fall peacefully asleep in Thee! The sun sets not; it is earth going Awhile to hide her from the sun, Where gentler, cooler winds are blowing; To feel the coming day begun Beneath soft night's refreshing dews; -- To wait for light she cannot lose. To die with Christ -- it is not dying; It is but sinking deep with Him Into the Father's bosom, lying In that warm, sheltering silence dim, Until the radiance of His eyes Shines into ours, and slumber flies. Sunrise! -- it is the world arising: -- Her Lord, the Sun, she turns to meet, Strange beauty everywhere surprising Her steps- glad births of light and heat; It is earth's face with joy aglow To see life round her bud and grow. To rise with Christ -- it is awaking Into the brightness of God's face; It is to see His splendor breaking Through every form, in every place, As all ,along the heavenly way Unfolds the dawn of His great day. O Christ! this holy Easter morning Pierce every shadow of our sin With love's dear beckoning, truth's forewarning! Thy life anew in us begin! Let us the Father's glory see, And rise into His light with Thee! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...EASTER EVE by FRANCIS WILLIAM BOURDILLON EASTER SUNDAY by LUCILLE CLIFTON GOD SEND EASTER by LUCILLE CLIFTON NOT THE CUCKOLD'S DREAM; FOR SAM PEREIRA by NORMAN DUBIE EASTER HYMN by GEORGE SANTAYANA I DEFINE THE DARKNESS CORRECT: THE FESTIVAL OF THE FRERES LUMIERES by ELENI SIKELIANOS SPANISH EASTER: 1926 by CONRAD AIKEN |
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