I've Got an Arrow here
The poem explores the idea of a person who has been pierced by love and is now carrying it with them. The speaker describes the pain and discomfort of being in love, but also acknowledges its transformative power. The arrow serves as a symbol for the piercing nature of love, which can both hurt and heal.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1846 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Metaphysical · 60 words
First lines
I've got an arrow here; Loving the hand that sent it, I the dart revere.
Fell, they will say, in 'skirmish'!
Vanquished, my soul will know, By but a simple arrow Sped by an archer's bow.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1846 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Metaphysical, Romantic, Symbolism
- Length: 60 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on meter and rhyme.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Metaphysical — The poem explores abstract concepts such as love and the soul, typical of metaphysical poetry.
- Romantic — The theme of love and reverence for the sender of the arrow aligns with Romantic ideals.
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Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Nature Imagery · Death and Mortality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Spirituality · Mortality · Life Cycle · Seasonal Change · Symbolism