Almost! by Emily Dickinson (1859)
The poem explores the idea of a person who has been deeply hurt and is struggling to come to terms with their emotions. The speaker describes themselves as being in a state of numbness, unable to feel anything except for a sense of emptiness. They express a desire to be left alone, to escape from the pain and suffering that they are experiencing.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1859 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Nature · 72 words
First lines
Within my reach! I could have touched! I might have chanced that way! Soft sauntered through the village, Sauntered as soft away! So unsuspected violets Within the fields lie low, Too late for striving fingers That passed, an hour ago.
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Almost! is listed on Textopian as a poem by Emily Dickinson, dated 1859 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1859 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Nature, Philosophical
- Length: 72 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Nature — The poem references natural elements like violets and fields, indicating a focus on nature.
- Philosophical — The themes of missed opportunities and reflection suggest a philosophical exploration.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Nature Imagery · Death and Mortality · Spirituality · Philosophy · Existentialism · Mortality · Life Cycle · Seasonal Change · Imagery