Many Russian poets touched upon in their works the theme of the brightest holiday for Christians - Easter. These are Tyutchev, and Maikov, and Pleshcheev, and Alexei Tolstoy. Once upon a time there were also Easter stories, which it was customary to read at the table in the family circle.
Instructions
Step 1
A thematic poem implies the mention of any main motives, symbols, expressions associated with the event to which it is dedicated. Focus on the very essence of Easter - it is called a bright holiday and in the Christian community is considered one of the main holidays, along with Christmas. To convey the feeling of light, resurrection, purity - this is the task of the poet. The main terms and expressions - "resurrection" or "resurrection", "Christ is risen", "truly risen", attributes of the church service - bell ringing, church candles, painted eggs, etc. - these elements will create the atmosphere of Easter. Do not forget that Orthodox and Catholic Easter are somewhat different in mood and attributes.
Step 2
If you want to write a poem about Orthodox Easter, it makes sense to include in it vocabulary with an Old Russian tinge - the kind that is used in divine services and sacred texts. As, for example, in V. Küchelbecker's poem: "My soul, rejoice and sing." The agreement "to my soul" in modern language will be considered an anachronism, but in a text dedicated to a church holiday, it looks quite appropriate. However, this technique is not at all required.
Step 3
For a poem, it is better to choose a smooth, somewhat parable size. For example, iambic pentameter, as in K. Balmont's poem (“I waited for him with understandable impatience, keeping the saint's delight in my soul”) or iambic pentameter, as in A. Maikov (“Change times, roll into eternity, but once spring permanent will come … ). The meter and rhythm, however, depend on the mood you would like to convey in your poem.
Step 4
If you want to congratulate your family and friends on Easter in poetic form, then you can even take ready-made quatrains that can be found in abundance on the Internet. Or you can compose your own - brevity will play a role here (a few lines are enough) and "targeting" - you can use the person's name in congratulations, you can just wish him well or something else, or you can use the standard beginning "Christ is Risen!" …
