The Moon is Distant from the Sea
This collection of poetry explores themes of isolation, nature, and mortality. The poems often feature imagery of the natural world, particularly the moon and the sea, to convey a sense of distance and disconnection from human experience. The speaker frequently expresses feelings of loneliness and longing, while also contemplating the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1859 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Metaphysical · 106 words
First lines
The moon is distant from the sea, And yet with amber hands She leads him, docile as a boy, Along appointed sands.
He never misses a degree; Obedient to her eye, He comes just so far toward the town, Just so far goes away.
Oh, Signor, thine the amber hand, And mine the distant sea, -- Obedient to the least command Thine eyes impose on me.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1859 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Metaphysical, Nature
- Length: 106 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — The themes of longing and the relationship between the moon and the sea evoke romantic imagery and emotions.
- Metaphysical — The poem explores abstract concepts such as influence and obedience, reflecting on the metaphysical relationship between celestial and earthly elements.
- Nature — The imagery of the moon and the sea highlights the natural world and its inherent connections.
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Poetry · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Metaphor · Allegory · Mystery · Enigma · Solitude · Longing · Nostalgia · Melancholy