To Venerate the Simple Days
The poem explores themes of nostalgia and the passing of time. It reflects on the simplicity of childhood days and how they are lost forever. The speaker expresses a sense of longing for those carefree times, now irretrievable.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Nature · 81 words
First lines
To venerate the simple days Which lead the seasons by, Needs but to remember That from you or me They may take the trifle Termed mortality!
To invest existence with a stately air, Needs but to remember That the acorn there Is the egg of forests For the upper air!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Nature, Reflective
- Length: 81 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.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential concepts such as mortality and the significance of life.
- Nature — The imagery and metaphors are drawn from natural elements like seasons and acorns.
- Reflective — The tone is contemplative, encouraging introspection about life and existence.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Mortality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Spirituality · Solitude · Nostalgia · Longing · Melancholy · Hope · Faith