Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The Mnemosyne Weekly: Poem Forty (Dickinson)




This Thursday, 12/13/12, I'll join twenty other fabulous poets to read at the Annual Gathering of the Poets Emily Dickinson Birthday Bash. The reading, which is hosted by Dave Parsons and the Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, will take place at at 7 PM at The Corner Pub in Conroe, TX. We'll each read one poem of Emily's and one of our own. I've selected the lovely little poem, "How happy is the little Stone" for both the birthday reading and this week's Mnemosyne Weekly. My favorite thing about memorizing Emily Dickinson poems is having her unusual syntax, slant rhymes, and coupling of the concrete and abstract bouncing around in my head. I hope you enjoy this one too--

How happy is the little Stone
Emily Dickinson

How happy is the little Stone
That rambles in the Road alone,
And doesn't care about Careers
And Exigencies never fears --
Whose Coat of elemental Brown
A passing Universe put on,
And independent as the Sun
Associates or glows alone,
Fulfilling absolute Decree
In casual simplicity --


2 comments:

  1. I adore Emily Dickenson, and you’ve shared one of my favorites poem by her. The quality and caliber of these Mnemosyne posts is outstanding. Thank you for sharing the work of Emily with such grace and love for the pieces as you do here, Melissa.

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    1. I had a feeling this might be one of your favorites! Thank you for your wonderful comments. They are much appreciated!

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