Our Share of Night to Bear
The poem explores the theme of mortality and the afterlife, with a focus on the speaker's emotional state as they confront their own death. The poem's tone is contemplative and introspective, with a sense of resignation and acceptance. The speaker reflects on the idea that death is a shared experience, one that we all must face alone, but also together in our collective humanity.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Philosophical · 69 words
First lines
Our share of night to bear, Our share of morning, Our blank in bliss to fill, Our blank in scorning.
Here a star, and there a star, Some lose their way. Here a mist, and there a mist, Afterwards -- day!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Philosophical, Symbolism
- Length: 69 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 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 rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential concepts such as the passage of time and human experience.
- Symbolism — The use of imagery like stars and mist suggests deeper symbolic meanings.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Nature Imagery · Mortality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Spirituality · Solitude · Isolation · Darkness · Light