Easter time in Zagreb Croatia Ban Jelacic Square
Easter time in Zagreb Croatia Ban Jelacic Square

Wishing you all a Happy and Peaceful and Joyous and Blessed Easter!
I have chosen a Croatian poem that I hope will bring as much meaning to you as it does to me.

The Dawn of Life
(original poem by Boris Javor/Adrian Vinković Rangel; translated by Ina Vukic)

I have searched for the real me a long time,
I wandered across the world that’s filled with delusions,
and searched for the light of the first cause,
of new Sun for salvation to shine.

You, wake us so we can follow the Dawn of life,
You, allow Your goodness to lead us into
the Dawn of life.

Today I understood that we were given everything,
in accordance with the love that spreads from you.
And the time is coming when joy will ignite everywhere,
for that beautiful moment my heart watches.

You, illuminate us so we may live in the Dawn of life,
You, lead us to where peace and your goodness reign,
Into the Dawn of life.

 

 

(the original poem in Croatian)

Zora života
Dugo sam tražio svoje ja,
lutao svijetom punim zabluda
i tražio svjetlo prvog uzroka,
novog Sunca spas da mi sja.
Ti, probudi nas da pođemo za Zorom života,
Ti, dopusti nam da vodi nas Tvoja blagota
u Zoru života.
Danas sam shvatio da dano nam je sve
po ljubavi vječnoj što se širi od tebe.
I dolazi vrijeme kad svud sreća plamtjet će,
za taj divan čas moje srce bdije.
Ti, osvijetli nas da živimo u Zori života,
Ti, povedi nas gdje vlada mir i tvoja dobrota,
u Zoru života.
autori: Boris Javor/Adrian Vinković Rangel

41 responses to “Croatia: Easter As Dawn Of Life”

  1. gpcox Avatar

    Love the egg right in the middle of town!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      It’s grand, ain’t it, gpcox 😀

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      1. Braco Jurac Avatar
        Braco Jurac

        Can’t wait to see the chicken……Happy Easter from Australia

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      2. inavukic Avatar

        Peace and joy, Braco Jurac! 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  2. Aliosa Avatar

    Thanks for visiting , like and comment ! 🙂
    Happy Easter ! 🙂
    Sretan Uskrs !! 🙂 🙂
    Paste Fericit !!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
    Regards,
    Aliosa.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Happy Easter, again – Aliosa 😀

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  3. CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES Avatar

    Dear Ina, we wish you and your family a Happy Easter.
    CCRES TEAM

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you CCRES TEAM! Happy Easter to you all and all happy days ahead!

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  4. Jackie Saulmon Ramirez Avatar
    Jackie Saulmon Ramirez

    That’s a beautiful poem and I love the image. ❤

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Jackie – Happy Easter 😀

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  5. Andrea Avatar

    HAPPY EASTER…SINCERELY ANDREA:))

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Happy Easter, Andrea!

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  6. The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap Avatar

    Peaceful Easter wished to you and yours. ❤

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Likewise and thank you! Wishing you much peace and joy on this day of celebrating life!

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  7. Sunman Avatar
    Sunman

    Happy Easter / Sretan Uskrs to all. God bless.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      What joy, Sunman! Blessings as well!

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  8. IdealisticRebel Avatar

    A really moving poem and I like the Easter Egg. Have a wonderful holiday. Hugs my dear friend, Barbara

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Happy and Blessed Easter, Barbara to you and your loved ones

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you for reblog, Barbara – all the joy of Easter to all!

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  9. Aquileana Avatar

    I am Blown away for the high quality Of this Blog… Keep it up, Inavukic, Cheers Aquileana 😉

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Aquileana, I so appreciate your feedback

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  10. davidprosser Avatar

    Love the egg. Thanks so much for visiting and liking my blog this week,,
    xxx Huge Hugs xxx

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you David, much pleasure all around 😀

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  11. Theresa Avatar

    Beautiful poem and translation, Ina. My thanks and Easter blessings to you…

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Theresa, may Easter blessings last and last

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  12. Mark Avatar
    Mark

    Happy Easter, Ina! I love that poem!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you. Mark

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  13. Gallivanta Avatar

    Easter Wishes to you. Lovely image and poem.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Gallivanta! Hope your Easter was swell, joyful and happy 😀

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  14. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Hope you’ve had a wonderful Easter.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Kat – yes I did. Nothing like traditional Croatian cuisine in abundance till you “bust and can’t breathe” watered down with good red or white during incessant chatter and laughter. Family and friends – just too good. Hope your was just as good 😀

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  15. jalal michael sabbagh.http://gravatar.com/jmsabbagh86@gmail.com Avatar

    Awesome post.May the peace of the glorious Easter shines in Croatia and every troubled region in our fragile world.Have a wonderful Easter season.jalal

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Jalal, peace and joy to you and your loved ones

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  16. Donald Miller Avatar
    Donald Miller

    They did a lovely job with the Easter egg display.
    Happy Easter, Ina

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Yes I thought so too, Donald, they have similar displays in most cities – really warm feeling. Happy Easter to you too. Donald

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  17. Pride in Photos Photography Avatar

    Hope you had a blessed Easter! The Easter Egg in the city circle is just stunning.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Laurie – indeed it was joyous and blessed as I hope yours was too 😀

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  18. Carol Balawyder Avatar

    A lovely, uplifting poem, not only for Easter but for always. 🙂

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Yeah, I think so too, Carol 🙂

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  19. foam roller

    Croatia: Easter As Dawn Of Life – Croatia, the War, and the Future

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I’m Ina

I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia.  I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.