The Daisy Follows Soft the Sun
This poem explores themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The speaker describes a daisy following the sun, symbolizing the inevitability of death and the passage of time. The poem's tone is melancholic and contemplative, inviting the reader to reflect on their own mortality.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Nature · 123 words
First lines
The daisy follows soft the sun, And when his golden walk is done, Sits shyly at his feet. He, waking, finds the flower near. "Wherefore, marauder, art thou here? " "Because, sir, love is sweet!"
We are the flower, Thou the sun! Forgive us, if as days decline, We nearer steal to Thee, -- Enamoured of the parting west, The peace, the flight, the amethyst, Night's possibility!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Nature, Metaphysical
- Length: 123 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.
- Romantic — The themes of love and admiration are central, reflecting the Romantic genre's emphasis on emotion and nature.
- Nature — The imagery and symbolism of the sun and daisy highlight a deep connection with nature.
- Metaphysical — The poem explores abstract concepts such as love and existence, typical of metaphysical poetry.
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Poetry · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Metaphor · Personification · Free Verse · American Literature · 19th Century · Romanticism · Optimism · Hope