Easter Poems for Every Age

Easter poems beautifully capture the joy, hope, and spiritual significance of this special season. Whether you’re looking for verses to include in cards, recite at church, or share with children, these poems can help express the deeper meaning of Easter.

From classic works by renowned poets to simple rhymes for young ones, there’s an Easter poem for every occasion and age group.

Beautiful Easter Poems to Share in Cards and Services

Looking for the perfect Easter poem to share with someone special? That moment when you’re staring at a blank Easter card, wondering what words could possibly capture the miracle of resurrection. We’ve got you covered with these ready-to-use Easter poems that you can copy directly into cards or share during church gatherings.

“Easter Promise” (Original poem by ChristPulse.com)

The Easter dawn breaks with golden light,
Banishing shadows of darkest night.
The stone is rolled away with care,
Revealing that Jesus is no longer there.
He has risen as He said,
Triumphant over death and dread.
This promise rings through ages long,
A resurrection hope, forever strong.

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“Empty Tomb” (Original poem by ChristPulse.com)

An empty tomb, a promise kept,
Where once the women stood and wept.
Now tears of joy replace their pain,
For Christ the Lord is risen again.
The greatest story ever told,
More precious than the finest gold.
He lives, He lives, we sing with joy,
Death’s sting and power He did destroy.

Have you ever noticed how the right words can suddenly make Easter feel more real and personal? These poems aim to do just that – help you connect with the powerful truth of Christ’s resurrection in a fresh way.

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
Matthew 28:6

Easter Poems for Children of Different Ages

If you’re a parent or Sunday school teacher scrambling to find age-appropriate Easter poems, I completely understand! Children connect with the Easter story differently depending on their age, so I’ve created these simple, memorable poems that kids can easily learn and recite.

For Preschoolers (Ages 3-5):

“Easter Joy” (Original poem by ChristPulse.com)
Jesus is alive today!
The stone was rolled away.
Angels told the good, good news,
He’s risen, just like He said He would.
Happy Easter, hooray!

For Elementary Children (Ages 6-10):

“The Easter Story” (Original poem by ChristPulse.com)
Three days in the tomb He lay,
Until that special Easter day.
The stone was moved, the guards in fright,
As Jesus rose in morning light.
He conquered death, He made a way,
For us to live with Him someday.
So celebrate with joyful heart,
The new life Easter does impart.

For Older Children (Ages 11-13):

“Because He Lives” (Original poem by ChristPulse.com)
Because He chose the cross of shame,
And bore our sin and took our blame.
Because He suffered, bled and died,
Yet death itself could not abide.
Because the tomb could not contain,
The One who’d come to break our chains.
Because He rose in victory bright,
And turned our darkness into light.
Because He lives, we too shall live,
And to this world His message give.

What’s amazing about teaching children Easter poems is watching their faces light up as they begin to grasp the incredible miracle we celebrate. Even the youngest ones can understand that Easter means Jesus is alive!

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'”
John 11:25

Classic and Famous Easter Poems from Christian Tradition

There’s something powerful about connecting with the words of believers who celebrated Easter across the centuries. These famous Easter poems have stood the test of time for good reason – they capture profound theological truths while stirring our hearts with beautiful imagery.

John Donne’s “Easter Wings” (1633) is a remarkable poem written in the shape of wings on the page. Here’s an excerpt:

“Lord, who createdst man in wealth and store,
Though foolishly he lost the same,
Decaying more and more,
Till he became
Most poore:
With thee
O let me rise
As larks, harmoniously,
And sing this day thy victories.”

George Herbert’s “Easter” begins with a triumphant call to music and joy:

“Rise heart; thy Lord is risen. Sing his praise
Without delays,
Who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise
With him mayst rise.”

And Christina Rossetti’s “Easter Monday” (1886) beautifully reflects:

“Out in the rain a world is growing green,
On half the trees quick buds are seen
Where glued-up buds have been.
Out in the rain God’s Acre stretches green,
Its harvest quick tho’ still unseen:
For there the Life hath been.”

These timeless Easter poems connect us with believers throughout history who, like us, stood amazed at the empty tomb and the risen Lord.

Writing Your Own Easter Poem: Templates and Inspiration

Have you ever thought about writing your own Easter poem? It might seem intimidating, but I promise it’s easier than you think! The best Easter poems come from the heart – your personal reflection on what Christ’s resurrection means to you.

Here’s a simple template to get you started – an acrostic using “EASTER”:

E – (Start your line with a word beginning with E)
A – (Start your line with a word beginning with A)
S – (Start your line with a word beginning with S)
T – (Start your line with a word beginning with T)
E – (Start your line with a word beginning with E)
R – (Start your line with a word beginning with R)

Here’s an example we created at ChristPulse:

E – Eternal life He freely gives
A – Amazing grace that I might live
S – Savior who conquered the grave
T – Triumphant victory over death He gave
E – Every promise He fulfills
R – Resurrection power in me still

Or try a simple quatrain with an AABB rhyme scheme (where the first two lines rhyme with each other, and the last two lines rhyme with each other):

The darkness fades, new light appears (A)
The Savior’s promise calms our fears (A)
From death to life, the story told (B)
More precious than the finest gold (B)

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“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
2 Corinthians 9:15

Easter Poetry Prompts:
• Write about the first Easter morning from Mary Magdalene’s perspective
• Describe what the disciples might have felt when they first saw Jesus alive
• Explore how the resurrection gives you personal hope today
• Connect Easter themes to the renewal you see in nature during spring

What aspect of the Easter story moves you most deeply? Start there, and you’ll be surprised how naturally the words begin to flow!

Making Easter Poems Part of Your Celebration

So how can you actually use these Easter poems? Let me share a few ideas my family has tried over the years!

Create a new tradition of reading Easter poems during your Easter meal – we take turns, with everyone sharing a favorite. Or compile a small booklet of Easter poems to give as gifts. One year, we wrote short Easter poems on decorative paper and hung them around the house as part of our Easter decorations.

Churches often incorporate Easter poems into sunrise services or children’s programs. The poetic language helps worshippers connect emotionally with the resurrection story in ways that ordinary prose sometimes can’t.

Which Easter poem speaks most deeply to your heart this season? Will you share one with someone who needs resurrection hope? Or perhaps you’ll write your own Easter poem that captures your personal journey of faith.

Have you ever used poetry to express your faith? We’d love to hear how these Easter poems inspire your celebration this year!