Emily

An homage to Emily Dickinson.

A free, unfettered poetess
Whose voice transcends the years -
And sings in tones which I confess
Have rimmed my eyes with tears.

Reviews

[V]

The title made me curious as I like to read her poetry. Nicely written rhyming piece.

[Zugzwang]

Haha. I was reading her a bit and decided to put this together, as the rhyming scheme was kind of fun. I can't believe she never really deviated from it.
She was a genius.

[V]

She was. Well,,even more important by her "form is meant to be violated". ;)

[Zugzwang]

Hyuck Hyuck...that sounds like Emily. She was a cheeky sprite.

[V]

Haha. Maybe. I have to leave for now. I enjoy reading your stuff. Maybe laters.

[Zugzwang]

Cya. Have a good one.

[Carbon Muse]

I think she would be truly proud to be paid homage in such a way ... repaying kind with kind, as you utilised lessons learned from her own work, whether consciously or not.

Wel penned and a very thoughtful and endearing sentiment!

[Zugzwang]

Thank you very much for your kind words, Carbon.

[Firebird]

I love that. Short but very sweet and well written. I haven't read anything by Emily Dickinson. After reading your homage I think I will.

[Zugzwang]

I think you'll find it's right down your alley, Firebird.

[Firebird]

Haha! OK :-)

[terry smith]

Beautiful!!....................

[Zugzwang]

Thanks Terry. Just a little homage to a special soul. Thanks for the review.

[Clara]

A brief and well-written piece.

[Zugzwang]

Thank you for the kind review.

[Clara]

You're welcome! :)

[WerTherBeDragons]

That would bring a tear to her eye... As it did mine (in a nice way :-) ). As for your comment re rhyme use... The sentiment is expressed most eloquently as is.

[Zugzwang]

Thanks Dragons. Well, I suppose she rhymed sometimes but anyway, I can't hold a candle to her genius so why even try? Just a little poem to articulate my appreciation and reverence.

[alifeacoustic]

Superbly done my friend. No messing, just does what it says on the tin. Why use a thousand words when you say it all in so few. Outstanding.

[Zugzwang]

Thanks Acoustic. I realise now (too late!) That I used actual rhymes where Dickinson would have used slant rhymes. Whoops! Thanks for the review, I aooreciate it.