poem moment

Of Course--I prayed

In this week's Poem Moment, Emily Dickinson explores loss of faith, or perhaps a change in her faith.

1.37 The Angle of a Landscape

In "The Angle of a Landscape," Emily Dickinson praises the view she can see every day through a gap in her curtains.

Besides the Autumn poets sing

Dickenson aptly describes the mood of this time of year in her poem, "Besides the Autumn poets sing."

I'm saying every day

If you were king or queen for a day, what would you do? In this poem moment we explore Dickinson's poem, "I’m saying every day, " which is about a young woman preparing for unexpected royalty,

A precious—mouldering pleasure—’tis—

In this Poem Moment we enjoy the friendship of old books through the poem. "A precious--mouldering pleasure--'tis," by Emily Dickinson.

These are the days when Birds come back—

In this poem moment, Emily Dickinson celebrates the sunny days of Autumn through her poem, 

"These are the days when Birds come back—."

Through lane it lay--through bramble--

This week's Poem Moment, "Through lane it lay--through bramble--," an Emily Dickinson poem that shows childhood dangers of which adults are unaware.

Dare you see a Soul at the White Heat?

This Poem Moment focuses on Emily Dickinson's  "Dare you see a Soul at the White Heat?" This poem explores the nature and power of the human soul.

The Gentian weaves her fringes--

This Poem Moment, focuses on Emily Dickinson's "The Gentian weaves her fringes--," a funeral for the passing of summer.

Death sets a Thing significant

In this poem, Emily Dickinson's, "Death sets a Thing significant," explores how the value of objects change when they are associated with a loved one who dies.