‘The soul selects her own Society’ by Emily Dickinson emphasizes the solitary nature of the “Soul.” As well as “her” ability to select the “one” she wants to give access to, and then shut out all the rest.
The Soul selects her own Society —
Then — shuts the Door —
To her divine Majority —
Present no more —
‘The Trees like Tassels — hit — and swung’ by Emily Dickinson is a warm and optimistic poem. It focuses on the summer season and what one might observe during it.
The Trees like Tassels hit and swung
There seemed to rise a
Tune From Miniature Creatures
Accompanying the Sun
‘The Wind—tapped like a tired Man’ by Emily Dickinson is a nature poem. It focuses on the human-like elements of the wind.
The wind tapped like a tired man,
And like a host, 'Come in,'
I boldly answered; entered then
My residence within
‘There came a Day—at Summer’s full’ by Emily Dickinson depicts two lovers in a tricky situation that keeps them apart. But, they know they’ll be reunited in the next life.
There came a Day—at Summer's full,
Entirely for me— I thought that such—
were for the Saints—
Where Resurrections—be—
‘There came a Wind like a Bugle –’ by Emily Dickinson depicts the incredible power of the natural world. She describes a day when a storm nearly destroyed a series of homes.
There came a wind like a bugle;
It quivered through the grass,
And a green chill upon the heat
So ominous did pass
‘There is a pain—so utter’ by Emily Dickinson is a complicated poem. It uses abstract language to describe pain.
There is a pain—so utter—
It swallows substance up—
Then covers the Abyss with Trance—
In the beautiful poem, ‘There is another sky,’ Dickinson addresses themes that are common to Shakespearean sonnets. These include writing as a way of preserving experience and beauty.
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair,
And there is another sunshine,
‘There is no Frigate like a Book’ by Emily Dickinson focuses on how joyful reading can be. The speaker compares reading to exploring and emphasizes its elements of escapism.
There is no Frigate like a Book
To take us Lands away
Nor any Coursers like a Page
‘There’s a certain Slant of light’ by Emily Dickinson is a thoughtful poem. It depicts a metaphorical slant of light and how it influences the speaker.
There's a certain Slant of light,
Winter Afternoons –
That oppresses, like the Heft
Of Cathedral Tunes –
In ‘There’s been a Death, in the Opposite House’ Emily Dickinson explores themes of death and community. Through the use of a male speaker, she examines the actions of a small town after a death.
There's been a Death, in the Opposite House,
As lately as Today —
I know it, by the numb look
Such Houses have — alway —
‘This is my letter to the world’ by Emily Dickinson focuses on very relatable themes. These include isolation and the search for companionship.
This is my letter to the World
That never wrote to Me—
The simple News that
Nature told— With tender Majesty
‘This World is not Conclusion’ is a deeply thoughtful exploration of faith and doubt from one of America’s finest poets.
This World is not Conclusion.
A Species stands beyond -
Invisible, as Music -
‘To fight aloud, is very brave’ by Emily Dickinson compares inner and outer struggles. She emphasizes the former, suggesting it is far more complex and difficult than it seems.
To fight aloud, is very brave -
But gallanter, I know
Who charge within the bosom
The Calvalry of Wo -
‘To Know Just How He Suffered Would Be Dear’ by Emily Dickinson is about suffering. The speaker explores what others experience, particularly one person she loved dearly.
To know just how He suffered — would be dear —
To know if any Human eyes were near
To whom He could entrust His wavering gaze —
Until it settle broad — on Paradise —
‘Two Butterflies went out at Noon—,’ by one of the greatest American poets, Emily Dickinson is a thought-provoking piece of art. It boundlessly captures the journey of two butterflies to eternity.
Two Butterflies went out at Noon—
And waltzed above a Farm—
Then stepped straight through the
Firmament And rested on a Beam—
‘Victory comes late’ by Emily Dickinson is a thoughtful and complex poem. It explores the ways people interact with God and religion.
Victory comes late – And is held low to freezing lips – Too rapt with frost
‘What mystery pervades a well!’ by Emily Dickinson describe limits to ones knowledge no matter how much time they spend of the natural world.
What mystery pervades a well!
That water lives so far –
A neighbor from another world
Residing in a jar
‘Whose cheek is this?’ by Emily Dickinson is a complicated poem in which the poet describes finding a flower that metaphorically resembles a dead girl.
Whose cheek is this?
What rosy face
Has lost a blush today?
‘Why Do I Love You, Sir’ by Emily Dickinson is about one person’s relationship with God. The speaker explores why she loves God through clear and memorable language.
“Why do I love” You, Sir? Because— The Wind does not require the Grass
‘Your Riches — taught me — Poverty’ by Emily Dickinson is about wealth and possessions. She addresses a personal friend and explores these subjects through the eyes of an adult.
Your – Riches – taught me – poverty! Myself, a “Millionaire” In little – wealths – as Girls can boast – Till broad as “Buenos Ayre” –
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