Consecration by Emily Dickinson
The poem explores the idea of consecration as a state of being set apart for spiritual purposes. It describes the speaker's desire to be consecrated, to be made holy and pure, in order to serve a higher power. The poem touches on themes of devotion, sacrifice, and the transcendent nature of spirituality.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Lyric · 52 words
First lines
Proud of my broken heart since thou didst break it, Proud of the pain I did not feel till thee, Proud of my night since thou with moons dost slake it, Not to partake thy passion, my humility.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Lyric, Metaphysical
- Length: 52 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Romantic — Themes of love and emotional intensity are central to the work.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts in a musical manner.
- Metaphysical — The work explores complex themes of existence and emotion through abstract concepts.
Tags
Poetry · Spirituality · Mortality · Nature · Faith · Existentialism · Philosophy · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Allegory · Mythology