Surrender by Emily Dickinson (1890)
The poem explores the theme of surrender and its relationship to freedom. The speaker describes a state of being where they have let go of control and are now free from the burdens of life. This surrender is portrayed as a liberating experience, allowing the speaker to move forward with ease and clarity. The poem also touches on the idea that true freedom can only be achieved through surrendering one's ego and desires. The speaker suggests that by letting go of these attachments, they are able to see the world in a new light and find peace. Throughout the poem, the speaker uses imagery and metaphor to convey the sense of release and freedom that comes with surrender. The language is simple yet powerful, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The overall tone of the poem is one of calmness and acceptance, inviting the reader to consider the idea of surrender as a path to true freedom.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Spiritual · 150 words
First lines
Doubt me, my dim companion! Why, God would be content With but a fraction of the love Poured thee without a stint. The whole of me, forever, What more the woman can, -- Say quick, that I may dower thee With last delight I own!
It cannot be my spirit, For that was thine before; I ceded all of dust I knew, -- What opulence the more Had I, a humble maiden, Whose farthest of degree Was that she might, Some distant heaven, Dwell timidly with thee!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Spiritual, Existential
- Length: 150 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romantic — Themes of love and devotion are central to the text, focusing on emotional expression.
- Spiritual — References to God and the spirit suggest a contemplation of spiritual themes.
- Existential — The poem explores themes of identity and self-worth in relation to another.
Tags
Poetry · Philosophy · Existentialism · Spirituality · Mortality · Nature · Solitude · Longing · Loss · Grief · Hope · Faith