I chose the poem "If you were coming in the fall" by Emily Dickinson.If you were coming in the fallBy Emily DickinsonIf you were coming in the fall, I íd brush the summer by With half a smile and half a spurn, As housewives do a fly. If I could see you in a year, I íd wind the months in balls, And put them each in separate drawers, Until their time befalls. If only centuries delayed, I íd count them on my hand, Subtracting till my fingers dropped Into Van Diemenís land. If certain, when this life was out, That yours and mine should be, I íd toss it yonder like a rind, And taste eternity. But now, all ignorant of the length Of timeís uncertain wing, It goads me, like the goblin bee, That will not state its sting.
the poem is about someone who's significant other has passed away.
One big thing I liked about this poem was the way she talked about
time passing. I noticed a lot of Emily Dickinson's poems were related
to nature which I found interesting. I liked how even though the
content of the poem is dark, the wording and tone has a happier
vibe to it.
While I agree with you that the poem is dark, I also think that that makes up a large part of its beauty. The speaker losing her love opens up a window to thoughts and feelings that anyone could have if they were to be in the same situation. Aside from the fact that most people (hopefully) wouldn't give/take their own lives if it meant that they could be reunited with their love in death,I think the desperation and willingness to manipulate time to bring you back to the deceased sooner is something people can relate to. This poem kindof made me think of scenarios with older couples, where one dies and the other one ends up dying shortly after. While those deaths are sad, there's always this beautiful characteristic to them.
ReplyDeleteThis poem was confusing to me when I first read it, but after reading it a second time over, it made more sense. It portrays sadness, but lays the harsh reality of ones who have passed. Emily Dickinson does have some good poems, including this one. I love how you say that it has a happier vibe to it because it can have that feeling depending on how you read it. How does this poem relate to you? Great choice for a poem!
ReplyDeleteI like this poem because you can really feel her sadness and get a sense of how much she loves the person she is writing about. She is saying how she will wait for an eternity for them which displays how strong her love for this person is. I think the tragedy of the poem is what makes it beautiful. What stood out to you the most about this poem? Have you ever experienced the loss of a loved one?
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