To March by Emily Dickinson (1896)
The poem explores the theme of mortality and the passing of time. It describes a march towards death, with the speaker's life being a journey to an unknown destination. The poem uses imagery and metaphor to convey the idea that life is fleeting and ephemeral.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Personification · 226 words
First lines
Dear March, come in!
How glad I am!
I looked for you before.
Put down your hat -- You must have walked -- How out of breath you are!
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To March is listed on Textopian as a poem by Emily Dickinson, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Personification, Seasonal, Lyric
- Length: 226 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme, meter, and imagery.
- Nature — The poem personifies the month of March and references natural elements like birds and maples.
- Personification — March is addressed as a person, with actions and emotions attributed to it.
- Seasonal — The poem focuses on the transition between seasons, specifically the arrival of March and the impending April.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Nature Imagery · Death and Mortality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Spirituality · Mortality · Life Cycle · Seasonal Change · Spring Equinox