Emily Dickinson

Great American poetess, Emily

Belonging to Amherst family



Her childhood free from each hazard

Not in the least would look her haggard



But there was none who could presage

Because of gobbled up beverage



When she reached the age of puberty

Of love she took the liberty



Her beloved, Susan caused her torment

To remain reclusive and dormant



Her intrigue was queer and to haunt

Which was dangerous like white-ant



Great tragedy happened by a preacher

In her Philadelphia excursion faced treacher



Seven poems published in her lifetime

These were enough as treasure prime



At length she met an end of life

That was indeed full of strife



She had secluded existence

Death of father made her tense



This seclusion proved perdition

Unfulfilled was her ambition

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Deborah Russell's picture

emily dickinson's work is most inspirational. her words were beautifully penned with a soulful heart. she set a standard for the art of writing romantic and sensitive poetry.

pudnsis1's picture

I love Emily's poems. Yes she led a sad and lonely existence. Luckily she lives on in her work and our hearts.Thank you for sharing. Linda

Malcolm McCaffery's picture

good little historic tribute Emily Dickinson is one of my favorite poets.... "A word is dead when it is said, some say. I say it just begins to live that day." E.D

gentle's picture

A beautiful tribute to a talented poet. Thanks for posting & reminding me of a great lady. Amy


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