Heart, we will Forget him!
The poem explores the theme of grief and memory, where the speaker attempts to suppress thoughts of a lost loved one by repeating the phrase "Heart we will forget him!" However, this attempt at forgetting ultimately fails as memories continue to resurface. The poem delves into the complexities of human emotions, highlighting the tension between the desire to move on from pain and the inevitability of being haunted by memories.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Romantic · 68 words
First lines
Heart, we will forget him!
You and I, to-night!
You may forget the warmth he gave, I will forget the light.
When you have done, pray tell me, That I my thoughts may dim; Haste! lest while you're lagging, I may remember him!
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Heart, we will Forget him! is listed on Textopian as a poem by Emily Dickinson, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Romantic, Confessional, American Literature
- Length: 68 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhythm and meter typical of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romantic — Themes of love and emotional struggle are central, aligning with Romantic literature.
- Confessional — The poem reveals intimate feelings and personal reflections, typical of confessional poetry.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Death · Loss · Memory · Love · Heartbreak · Grief · Mortality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Nature Imagery