April is National Poetry Month. Emily Dickinson is my favorite poet, and these two of my favorite poems of hers.
150
She died,—this was the way she died;
And when her breath was done,
Took up her simple wardrobe
And started for the sun.
Her little figure at the gate
The angels must have spied,
Since I could never find her
Upon the mortal side.
1129
Tell all the Truth but tell it slant–
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth’s superb surprise
As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind–
Advertisements
This is one of the most simple and eloquent lines I have ever read, “The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind–”
So very true.
LikeLike
It is very true. The reason Dickens is my favorite poet is her gifts for the simple and eloquent.
LikeLike
That’s such a lovely image of a person transitioning to the other side. There’s comfort found in such beautiful words.
LikeLike
I found great comfort in those words when my cousin died a few years ago. In fact I rewrote the poem for her. That is the reason this is one of my favorite poems.
LikeLike
I Love Dicken’s poetry! It is beautifully rhythmic and silver-tongued,
Thanks for sharing
PMS
Best Wishes!
LikeLike
You just named the reasons I love her poetry too! Thank you for stopping by.
LikeLike
Hi! Would you like to check out my blog as well, and even follow it if you would like? Thank you!
LikeLike
Perfect Poetry Pick for Letter P! I love poetry and enjoyed this very much!
Put a Little Love in Your Heart
Annie at ~McGuffy’s Reader~
LikeLike
Beautiful choices. I realize that I don’t actually have a favorite poet. Hmmm that’s odd.
A Piece of Uganda
LikeLike
Such a beautiful read. Thanks for sharing
A Peice Of My Life
LikeLike