Emily Dickinson Poems (2290 Poems)
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Dying (I heard a fly buzz when I died) (Emily Dickinson Poems)
I heard a fly buzz when I died; The stillness round my form Was like the stillness in the air Between the heaves of storm. The eyes beside had wrung them dry, And breaths were … Continue reading
I’ll clutch-and clutch (Emily Dickinson Poems)
427 I’ll clutch-and clutch-Next-One-Might be the golden touch-Could take it-Diamonds-Wait-I’m diving-just a little late-But stars-go slow-for night- I’ll string you-in fine Necklace-Tiaras-make-of some-Wear you on Hem-Loop up a Countess-with you-Make-a Diadem-and mend my old One-Count-Hoard-then lose-And doubt that you are … Continue reading
Nature-the Gentlest Mother is (Emily Dickinson Poems)
Nature-the Gentlest Mother is,Impatient of no Child-The feeblest-or the waywardest-Her Admonition mild- In Forest-and the Hill-By Traveller-be heard-Restraining Rampant Squirrel-Or too impetuous Bird- How fair Her Conversation-A Summer Afternoon-Her Household-Her Assembly-And when the Sung go down- Her Voice among the … Continue reading
We don’t cry-Tim and I (Emily Dickinson Poems)
196 We don’t cry-Tim and I,We are far too grand-But we bolt the door tightTo prevent a friend- Then we hide our brave faceDeep in our hand-Not to cry-Tim and I-We are far too grand- Nor to dream-he and me-Do … Continue reading
Struck, was I, not yet by Lightning (Emily Dickinson Poems)
925 Struck, was I, not yet by Lightning-Lightning-lets awayPower to perceive His ProcessWith Vitality. Maimed-was I-yet not by Venture-Stone of stolid Boy-Nor a Sportsman’s Peradventure-Who mine Enemy? Robbed-was I-intact to Bandit-All my Mansion torn-Sun-withdrawn to Recognition-Furthest shining-done- Yet was not … Continue reading
I would not paint-a picture (Emily Dickinson Poems)
505 I would not paint-a picture-I’d rather be the OneIts bright impossibilityTo dwell-delicious-on-And wonder how the fingers feelWhose rare-celestial-stir-Evokes so sweet a Torment-Such sumptuous-Despair- I would not talk, like Cornets-I’d rather be the OneRaised softly to the Ceilings-And out, and … Continue reading
I’m ceded-I’ve stopped being Theirs (Emily Dickinson Poems)
508 I’m ceded-I’ve stopped being Theirs-The name They dropped upon my faceWith water, in the country churchIs finished using, now,And They can put it with my Dolls,My childhood, and the string of spools,I’ve finished threading-too- Baptized, before, without the choice,But … Continue reading
A Murmur in the Trees – to note (Emily Dickinson Poems)
416 A Murmur in the Trees – to note –Not loud enough – for Wind –A Star – not far enough to seek –Nor near enough – to find – A long – long Yellow – on the Lawn –A … Continue reading
Don’t put up my Thread and Needle (Emily Dickinson Poems)
617 Don’t put up my Thread and Needle –I’ll begin to SewWhen the Birds begin to whistle –Better Stitches – so – These were bent – my sight got crooked –When my mind – is plainI’ll do seams – a … Continue reading
I prayed, at first, a little Girl (Emily Dickinson Poems)
576 I prayed, at first, a little Girl,Because they told me to-But stopped, when qualified to guessHow prayer would feel-to me- If I believed God looked around,Each time my Childish eyeFixed full, and steady, on his ownIn Childish honesty- And … Continue reading
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