Mine by Emily Dickinson (1890)
The poem explores the speaker's relationship with death and eternity, suggesting that it is a part of life rather than something to be feared. The speaker describes death as a journey, one that is both inevitable and liberating.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Metaphysical · 77 words
First lines
Mine by the right of the white election! / Mine by the royal seal! / Mine by the sign in the scarlet prison / Bars cannot conceal!
Mine, here in vision and in veto! / Mine, by the grave's repeal / Titled, confirmed, -- delirious charter! / Mine, while the ages steal!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Metaphysical, Romantic
- Length: 77 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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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.
- Metaphysical — The poem explores abstract concepts such as ownership and eternity, common in metaphysical poetry.
- Romantic — The poem emphasizes individualism and emotional intensity, traits of Romantic literature.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Love · Loss · Death · Solitude · Isolation · Longing · Yearning · Intimacy · Separation · Memory