Some, too Fragile for Winter Winds
The poem explores the fragility of life and the inevitability of loss. The speaker describes a delicate flower that cannot withstand harsh winter winds, serving as a metaphor for human vulnerability. The poem touches on themes of mortality, impermanence, and the transience of beauty.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Elegy · 105 words
First lines
Some, too fragile for winter winds, / The thoughtful grave encloses, -- / Tenderly tucking them in from frost / Before their feet are cold.
Never the treasures in her nest / The cautious grave exposes, / Building where schoolboy dare not look / And sportsman is not bold.
This covert have all the children / Early aged, and often cold, -- / Sparrows unnoticed by the Father; / Lambs for whom time had not a fold.
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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 reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Elegy — The themes of death and mourning align with the traditional elements of an elegy.
- Nature — The imagery of winter and natural elements is prominent throughout the poem.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Fragility · Winter · Seasonal Change · Mortality · Vulnerability · Beauty · Sensitivity · Delicacy · Impermanence · Ephemerality
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Elegy, Nature, Philosophical
- Length: 105 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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