Summer Shower by Emily Dickinson
The poem describes a summer storm that brings relief from the heat and dryness of the season. The speaker reflects on the sudden change in weather, noting how it washes away the dust and leaves the air feeling cool and fresh. The poem explores themes of renewal and rejuvenation, suggesting that the storm is a necessary part of the natural cycle.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Imagery · 142 words
First lines
A drop fell on the apple tree, Another on the roof; A half a dozen kissed the eaves, And made the gables laugh.
A few went out to help the brook, That went to help the sea. Myself conjectured, Were they pearls, What necklaces could be!
The dust replaced in hoisted roads, The birds jocoser sung; The sunshine threw his hat away, The orchards spangles hung.
The breezes brought dejected lutes, And bathed them in the glee; The East put out a single flag, And signed the fete away.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Imagery, Symbolism, Romanticism
- Length: 142 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 rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The poem focuses on natural elements such as rain, trees, and birds, highlighting the beauty and impact of a summer shower.
- Imagery — The text uses vivid imagery to describe the effects of rain, creating visual and sensory experiences for the reader.
- Symbolism — The poem employs symbols like pearls and necklaces to convey deeper meanings and connections to nature.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Seasonal · Weather · Mood · Atmosphere · Solitude · Reflection · Emotion · Sensory · Imagery · Symbolism