Easter-Song by Francis Sherman
Easter-Song is a poem written by Francis Sherman that celebrates the joy and renewal of springtime. The poem describes the beauty of nature, with vivid imagery of flowers blooming and birds singing. It also touches on themes of rebirth and resurrection, as it references the Christian holiday of Easter. Overall, the poem is a celebration of life and the cycle of seasons.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1904 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Pastoral · 539 words
First lines
Maiden, awake! For Christ is born again!
And let your feet disdain The paths whereby of late they have been led.
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Easter-Song is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francis Sherman, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Pastoral, Romantic
- Length: 539 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The poem centers on the resurrection of Christ, a key religious theme, and employs a lyrical, poetic style.
- Inspirational — The poem encourages joy, renewal, and celebration, which are common themes in inspirational literature.
- Pastoral — The poem references nature, flowers, and gardens, which are typical elements of pastoral literature.
- Romantic — The poem uses romantic imagery and language, such as flowers and bridal-morn, to convey its themes.
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poetry · Easter · religion · spirituality · celebration · rebirth · nature · faith · hope · joy · tradition · Christianity