Nobody knows this little Rose
It might a pilgrim be
Did I not take it from the ways
And lift it up to thee.
Only a Bee will miss it
Only a Butterfly,
Hastening from far journey
On its breast to lie
Only a Bird will wonder
Only a Breeze will sign
Ah Little Rose how easy
For such as thee to die!
~by: Emily Dickinson ~
~ The Amaryllis Lives ~
I looked into a Victorian window
As the Amaryllis bloom --
greeting Callers in a created Realm,
a place for company to loom.
Inviting consanguinity to share,
as lives intertwine without despair.
Feeding the fruits of Wisdom
Petals of purity -- Paint her pictures,
As the thorns prick Truth,
Drawing the blood of Lies.
Must ye be a sleuth to understand?
A secret Society in her world,
The Amaryllis flourished 55 years.
Thou does not perish
as appreciation unlocks the Door,
into the hidden Garden that is --.
For those whom cherish.
Depicting her works -- wanting more.
Author notes
I did a lot of reading regarding Emily Dickinson. I've never read, nor heard of her until this contest. I was completely moved by what I discovered.
My Poem:
The 1st part is I read through about 300 of the 1700 pieces Emily wrote. I wanted to include this piece, cause I felt in a deeper way this reflected her life.
You stated we could give quote, but she never was really quoted in saying things... She let her poetry speak for her, to her most intimate friends and family. Taking the words in particular "Pilgrim" "Journey" ... Although a lot of Emily Dickinson is subject to debate in regarding the meaning behind her poetry. I truly feel poetry is how it effects you and your viewpoints. I saw how Emily Dickinson was a pilgrimage into the world of Poetry taking her own stand, and not bending. Even though she lived a hermit type life, her words carried her on journeys.
the 2nd half: is my words... and completely has to do solely with Emily Dickinson.
1st sentence: into a Victorian Window... is the early 1800's ~ it was a victorian era.
2nd sentence I choose The Amaryllis (which is a type of lily that rarely blooms) The lily was one type of flower that was Emily's favorite. The reason I choose the Amaryllis in particular is cause she live a recluse life, only leaving home a couple of times in her life. This type of lily rarely blooms. The rarity of the blooming is a representation of Emily not leaving home that often. Emily had two passions ~ 1) poetry the other was plants. So I found it completely fitting this particular flower would best represent Emily.
Line 3: Is she was excited to get company... and have visitors... she had a herbarium right in her home, which is like a world of her own. ~
Line 4 company who would come over would often comment about how the house was from room to room.
Line 5: is in regards to the closeness of friends and familiy.
Line 6: is this is only who she would socialize with.
line 7: is she loved education and learning. Actually her father would buy her books, then beg her not to read them, feeling it was corrupting her mind. "Feeding the fruits of wisdom" I thought may had been simular to Adam eating the forbidden fruit.
Line 8, 9 and 10 is completely about her poetry. I found she was critized for speaking the truth of how she view them.
Line 11 is how much debate in understanding her poetry even while she was alive.
Line 12 : is I think much of her poetry she used words to relate to people she knew. and only those within her world truly can understand the TRUE meaning behind her words.
Line 14 Emily dies....
The remaining lines are completely how we as society come to appreciate and understand the value of an artist work only after death. It is known, some of Emily's work was edited and distroyed, I assume it was in protection to the interriptation.
As a final note.... I wrote my poem... Not as I WAS Emily Dickinson, but using her style... I studied for the last week and half about 300 of her poems... trying to find a pattern... I don't now if I captured Emily Dickinson style in my piece. I truly feel I did the best I could... in what I've learn over the last two weeks.
A Note to the Host: Thank you for opening the door to this poet.... You've opened my eyes... to a completely different world I have yet to see!!! To me that is gold already! Thank you my friend.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Sunday, 3 August 2008
05:40:15 (a.m.)
A contest entry
- Battle of the sexes - ROUNDS CONTEST - [Round three] by Naridill.
900 points, ended September 4, 2007, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - . by Aurora Ceres.
300 points, ended March 8, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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I forgot the applause earlier!
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This is a wonderful tribute to one of the world's favorite poets. It captures her gentle first person style very well. The quiet melancholy of your analogies reminds us of her compelling articulation absorbed by the walls of her hermetic lifestyle. It is hard to know the regrets she may have had, but it seems sad to us that during her cloistered life she would never know the love the world would have for her words.
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I do not like Dickinson never have as the woman she was . You have done an amazing job here I congratulate you.
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i found it difficult to get into this one because of all the references made with the emily poem then your poem then the pages of notes, i personally would have preferred your poem only on display
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I AM SUCH A FAN
MUCH MADNESS MY FAV.
I HAVE IT POSTED WITH MY POEMS
WONDERFUL WRITE
I BOW TO YOUR CREATION
YOU HAVE CAPTURED HER STYLE
SOOO LOVELY
GOD BLESS...
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you did Emily so much justice with this, it amazes me!
take care always,
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Wow
I liked this poem a lot and it really is wonderful how much effort you put into this. I especially like the fact that you used the Amaryllis in the poem, even the name is beautiful. Well done and well written!
"My role in society, or any artist's or poet's role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all."
- John Lennon
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Magnificent!!
Oh My~ I started to read and wanted to hear more
Love how You presented this and the information in the Author's Comments~
also I was intrigued as to why her father would buy her books but discourage her from reading them
Fascinating~
Mghty fine job on this- More! More!
Congratulations on Your Trophy win!
-Throws confetti-
Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo
Thank You for sharing Your Talent and Spirit~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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You did quite well in using Dickinson as an ifluence in this poem. The flow of the end-line rhyme was a little staggered at the beginning but it finished smoothly. A difficult assignment to imitate a poet so well respected, but you did well.
until exhale,
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Wow!
Awesome write! I think Emily would be proud!
I love Emily Dickenson and have for many, many years. She is probably my second favorite poet (after Sylvia Plath). I can't believe you never read or heard of her before this contest!
You did an excellent job and your research really showed through your words and structuring.
Congratulations on your well-deserved silver trophy!
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Outstanding!
I can't believe you only have a silver on this piece, I think it very deserving of Gold. This is exceptional work, and I can tell alot of time and effort went into research and writing. I can only give you 3 applauds, but here are three hugs to go with it. (I've lost my desire to write, so haven't been on alot lately, hope all is well with you.
God bless you, with love...Sassy
hug*
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Poetic Bandits Reading List reward: 3 applause.
Thank you for your participation in the group!
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I am impressed with this write and more so with the work that went into it. I think it shows your dedication to becoming a strong writer and that is impressive and admirable in the writing community.
Well done poet!
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very well done. congrats on the silver.
Never heard of Emily... well you certainly captured her essence and gave her life.
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Congratualtions on your silver placing, you have captured Emily's style very well indeed and I love the images you wove through out youe poem.
A well deserved silver placing
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Grade A, Rubric score of 90%
Initial Impact/Reaction 8/10
Originality 8/10
Creativity 10/10
Line-breaks/emphasis/flow 9/10
Poetic device/verbiage 8/10
Ideas/metaphors/imagery 9/10
Cohesion 10/10
Understandable/makes sense 9/10
Overall poetic effort 5/5
Emotion/personality/edge 5/5
Last impact/reaction 9/10
Beautifully captured. I have read many people try to perfectionize this form and this is one of the best. Well done.
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I like the imagry of this write, as it paints a shadow of her life, as enjoyable as I found the write I found your not profound, and nicely tied to the imagry of the poem. Most beautiful. --Robert
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Outstanding Tribute
Once again you amaze me/us the readers with your interpretations of great artist's. You have a unique stlyle not unlike Emily herself, and that was before you wrote this piece, I truly enjoyed this read, and it made even more sense to me when I read your notes and the history of Ms.Dickenson. I have read a few of her works in the past, and I have to admit it took a great deal of rereads to understand her point.Once I figured out what she was trying to say it all made sense.I was particularly intrigued by words found that only had meaning to herself or were seemingly made up, but after reading her again caught the gist of what she was saying.Then again I being a dense male had trouble finding out what the word consanguinity meant..hahaha..excellent write and as with your other works excellent reads....LC
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lol ~ aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, thank you sooo much for the really nice message....
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The old poets have a lot to offer the literary world, and can still inspire us new ones to write even now.
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You never heard of Emily Dickenson? She is one of my favoreite poets because she writes like I do, no care for grammar or spelling. She just writes from her heart.
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Yeah, I have a new awakening to the style. I'm really quite new to the poetry world. Many things types of poetry have just recently opened a window to this world of writting. I'm in awe of my discoveries... and feel like a kid in a candy shop for the very 1st time.
I'll have to read some more of your work. I really enjoyed emily's type of work.
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That is alot of information there gives the poem more depth . Thank you all poetry.com for allopwing us to vent or be inspired to share more of ourselves thorught the days. GOOD JOB
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Wow that a amazing how you did all the great research to write a great piece of poetry your self. Awesome piece my friend. And She was a amazing woman. Thanks for sharing.
LISA
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Wow, this was an amazing poem..you put so much into your words. I hope you do realy, realy well in the contest, you worked hard.
Kaitlyn
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Impressing...
I am stunned, this is such a beautiful write and an interesting insight into the life and works of Emily Dickinson. I am not familiar with her writing (yet) but this poem was a wonderful first step to finding out about her and reading her works.
Thanks so much for sharing this piece that is both very informative and enjoyable.
And also thanks for all the explanations in your author notes...
I wish you all the best in that contest!
Keep up the excellent work!
♥ Ann
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Lots of effort when into researching this author and then her poetry. Such in depth study certainly is rewarded in the poem that you wrote is lovely. Remember taking her in school but since then have not had much to do with this poet. Your creative efforts might make a few of us sit up and take notice and do more reading of her poetry. Thanks.
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I too had never really studied Dickinson. You have penned a great work here. It is clear that much thought and study went into it. You have now opened the door to my curiosity and I feel I would more like to understand her both as a person and as a poet. Thank you.
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That you stepped beyond yourself to write in a style foreign to your own and about a poet you'd never before heard of is truly admirable. Never having studied Dickinson myself, I can't give an opinion about how well you emulated her style, but I liked what I read. The poem itself is art indeed!
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Wow sweetie, i am in awe at this work. you stayed true to her style and wrote a wonderful poem. wonderfully done my dear best of luck to you in the contest. be well and be blessed
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Emily, A brilliant poet,one of my favourites. I can see why you chose her. I had never heard of the amarylliys as a flower though.
You have done yourself and Emily proud with this posting, Thank you.
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