With a Flower by Emily Dickinson

Name: With a Flower
Author: Emily Dickinson

The poem explores the fleeting nature of life and beauty, using a flower as a metaphor for the transience of human existence. The speaker reflects on how quickly the flower blooms and withers, much like how people live their lives in a brief moment of time. The poem touches on themes of mortality, impermanence, and the passing of time.

By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Romantic · 70 words

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I hide myself within my flower, / That wearing on your breast, / You, unsuspecting, wear me too -- / And angels know the rest.

I hide myself within my flower, / That, fading from your vase, / You, unsuspecting, feel for me / Almost a loneliness.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Emily Dickinson
Date: 1890 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Romantic, Symbolism
Length: 70 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs

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Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
Romantic — The themes of nature and personal emotion align with Romantic literary traditions.
Symbolism — The flower serves as a symbol for deeper meanings, a hallmark of Symbolist literature.