Easter 1984 (Masterplots II: Poetry, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Les A. Murray
- First Published: 1987
- Type of Work: Lyric
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric poetry
- Subjects: History, Holidays, Jesus Christ, Easter, Airlines
The Poem
“Easter 1984” is a short lyric on the subject of the role of Jesus Christ and Christianity in human history. The first section of the poem evokes the crucifixion of Christ. Christ is referred to in the first couplet as “human dignity,” the humanity of the Savior healing people “in the middle of the day”—not only referring to the time of day but also meaning in the open rather than in secret.
The second couplet relates humankind’s hostile, uncomprehending response to Jesus’ generosity: “we moved in on him slowly,” too used to old systems of...
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