Song by Emily Dickinson (1890)
The poem explores the theme of love and loss through a metaphorical song that has been silenced. The speaker reflects on a past relationship that has ended, and the song that was once sung to express their emotions now lies dormant. The poem suggests that even though the song may be silent, its memory remains, and it continues to evoke feelings of longing and nostalgia in the speaker.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Nature · 61 words
First lines
Summer for thee grant I may be When summer days are flown!
Thy music still when whippoorwill And oriole are done!
For thee to bloom, I'll skip the tomb And sow my blossoms o'er!
Pray gather me, Anemone, Thy flower forevermore!
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Song 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, Nature, Romantic
- Length: 61 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 with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and feelings, typical of the lyric genre.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are centered around natural elements like summer, flowers, and birds.
- Romantic — The poem reflects a romanticized view of nature and personal expression, aligning with Romantic literary themes.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Love · Death · Mortality · Spirituality · Faith · Hope · Sorrow · Longing · Solitude · Isolation