Easter Morn by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of spiritual renewal and redemption through the metaphor of Easter morning. It describes the darkness and despair of a soul, weighed down by sin and sorrow, and its subsequent awakening to new life and hope with the dawn of Easter. The speaker's heart is filled with joy and gratitude as they experience forgiveness and rebirth, symbolized by the rising sun and the lilies that bloom in the garden.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1887 · Genre: Poetry, Spirituality, Philosophy · 144 words
First lines
A truth that has long lain buried At Superstition's door, I see, in the dawn uprising In all its strength once more.
Hidden away in the darkness, By Ignorance crucified, Crushed under stones of dogmas- Yet lo! it has not died.
It stands in the light transfigured, It speaks from the heights above, "_Each soul is its own redeemer_; _There is no law but Love_."
And the spirits of men are gladdened As they welcome this Truth re-born With its feet on the grave of Error And its eyes to the Easter Morn.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spirituality, Philosophy, Religious, Inspirational
- Length: 144 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Spirituality — Themes of spiritual awakening and enlightenment are central to the text.
- Philosophy — The text explores philosophical ideas about truth, love, and redemption.
- Religious — The work addresses religious concepts such as dogma and redemption.
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Poetry · Christianity · Easter · Spirituality · Hope · Renewal · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Spring · Seasonal · Faith