To Make a Prairie it Takes a Clover and One Bee
The poem explores the idea that even small actions can contribute to a larger whole. A single clover and one bee are enough to create a prairie, suggesting that individual efforts can collectively lead to significant results. The poem also touches on themes of nature, simplicity, and the interconnectedness of all things.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical · 42 words
First lines
To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, -- One clover, and a bee, And revery.
The revery alone will do If bees are few.
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To Make a Prairie it Takes a Clover and One Bee 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, Nature, Philosophical, Romantic
- Length: 42 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem, utilizing verse and a concise, lyrical form.
- Nature — The poem centers on natural elements such as a prairie, clover, and bee, reflecting themes of nature.
- Philosophical — The poem explores abstract concepts like imagination and perception, suggesting philosophical themes.
- Romantic — The emphasis on nature and imagination aligns with Romantic literary themes.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Metaphor · Prairie · Clover · Bee · Femininity · Mortality · Life · Death