Poet
Emily Dickinson
American poet · 1830–1886
Hope is the thing with feathersBecause I could not stop for DeathI'm Nobody! Who are you?
Emily Dickinson spent most of her life in Amherst, Massachusetts, writing nearly 1,800 poems — fewer than a dozen of which were published while she lived. Her work went almost entirely unseen until after her death, when her sister Lavinia discovered the hand-sewn booklets in which she had kept them.
Her poems are instantly recognizable: short lines, slant rhyme, unexpected capitalization, and those famous dashes that hold a thought open rather than closing it. She wrote about death, hope, nature, and the interior life with a precision that still feels modern.
Today she is considered one of the two founding voices of American poetry, alongside Walt Whitman — the private poet to his public one.
373 poems by Emily Dickinson
Full text, free to read — all in the public domain.
"Hope" is the thing with feathers
Emily Dickinson · 1891
"Hope" is the thing with feathers —That perches in the soul —And sings the tune without the words —
12 lines · lyric
Success is counted sweetest
Emily Dickinson · 1864
Success is counted sweetestBy those who ne'er succeed.To comprehend a nectar
12 lines · lyric
- A chilly Peace infests the GrassA chilly Peace infests the Grass…8 lines
- A Death blow is a Life blow to SomeA Death blow is a Life blow to Some…4 lines
- A Door just opened on a streetA Door just opened on a street —…8 lines
- A Drop Fell on the Apple TreeA Drop Fell on the Apple Tree —…16 lines
- A Flower will not trouble her, it has so small a FootA Flower will not trouble her, it has so small a Foot,…3 lines
- A full fed Rose on meals of TintA full fed Rose on meals of Tint…8 lines
- A great Hope fellA great Hope fell…17 lines
- A happy lip—breaks suddenA happy lip — breaks sudden —…8 lines
- A Light exists in SpringA Light exists in Spring…20 lines
- A little Dog that wags his tailA little Dog that wags his tail…16 lines
- A little Madness in the SpringA little Madness in the Spring…6 lines
- A little Snow was here and thereA little Snow was here and there…8 lines
- A loss of something ever felt IA loss of something ever felt I —…16 lines
- A Murmur in the Trees—to noteA Murmur in the Trees — to note —…20 lines
- A Pang is more conspicuous in SpringA Pang is more conspicuous in Spring…8 lines
- A Pit—but Heaven over itA Pit — but Heaven over it —…17 lines
- A soft Sea washed around the HouseA soft Sea washed around the House…8 lines
- A something in a summer's DayA something in a summer's Day…22 lines
- A Tooth upon Our PeaceA Tooth upon Our Peace…8 lines
- A Wife—at daybreak I shall beA Wife — at daybreak I shall be —…13 lines
- A Wind that roseA Wind that rose…9 lines
- Absent Place—an April DayAbsent Place — an April Day —…8 lines
- Ah, Moon—and Star!Ah, Moon — and Star!…17 lines
- All but Death, can be AdjustedAll but Death, can be Adjusted —…8 lines
- An Antiquated TreeAn Antiquated Tree…7 lines
- And this of all my HopesAnd this of all my Hopes…8 lines
- Angels, in the early morningAngels, in the early morning…8 lines
- "Arcturus" is his other name"Arcturus" is his other name —…32 lines
- As Children bid the Guest "Good Night"As Children bid the Guest "Good Night"…8 lines
- As if some little Arctic flowerAs if some little Arctic flower…12 lines
- As if the Sea should partAs if the Sea should part…8 lines
- As Sleigh Bells seem in summerAs Sleigh Bells seem in summer…8 lines
- As Summer into Autumn slipsAs Summer into Autumn slips…12 lines
- As the Starved Maelstrom laps the NaviesAs the Starved Maelstrom laps the Navies…16 lines
- Autumn—overlooked my KnittingAutumn — overlooked my Knitting —…8 lines
- Away from Home are some and IAway from Home are some and I —…8 lines
- Beauty—be not caused—It IsBeauty — be not caused — It Is —…8 lines
- Beauty crowds me till I dieBeauty crowds me till I die…4 lines
- Before you thought of SpringBefore you thought of Spring…16 lines
- Bereavement in their death to feelBereavement in their death to feel…12 lines
- Besides the Autumn poets singBesides the Autumn poets sing…16 lines
- Better—than Music! For I—who heard itBetter — than Music! For I — who heard it —…24 lines
- Between the form of Life and LifeBetween the form of Life and Life…8 lines
- Birthday of but a single pangBirthday of but a single pang…4 lines
- Bless God, he went as soldiersBless God, he went as soldiers,…8 lines
- Bliss is the plaything of the childBliss is the plaything of the child —…4 lines
- Bloom—is Result—to meet a FlowerBloom — is Result — to meet a Flower…16 lines
- Brother of Ingots—Ah PeruBrother of Ingots — Ah Peru —…12 lines
- By a flower—By a letterBy a flower — By a letter —…8 lines
- By homely gift and hindered WordsBy homely gift and hindered Words…5 lines
- Consulting summer's clockConsulting summer's clock,…8 lines
- Could Hope inspect her BasisCould Hope inspect her Basis…8 lines
- Could that sweet Darkness where they dwellCould that sweet Darkness where they dwell…4 lines
- Death is a Dialogue betweenDeath is a Dialogue between…8 lines
- Death leaves Us homesick, who behindDeath leaves Us homesick, who behind,…8 lines
- Declaiming Waters none may dreadDeclaiming Waters none may dread —…4 lines
- Defrauded I a ButterflyDefrauded I a Butterfly —…2 lines
- Did life's penurious lengthDid life's penurious length…8 lines
- Did Our Best Moment lastDid Our Best Moment last —…12 lines
- Do People moulder equallyDo People moulder equally,…16 lines
- Dying at my music!Dying at my music!…6 lines
- Dying! Dying in the night!Dying! Dying in the night!…12 lines
- Each Life Converges to some CentreEach Life Converges to some Centre —…20 lines
- Estranged from Beauty—none can beEstranged from Beauty — none can be —…4 lines
- Except the Heaven had come so nearExcept the Heaven had come so near —…8 lines
- Except to Heaven, she is noughtExcept to Heaven, she is nought.…12 lines
- Expanse cannot be lostExpanse cannot be lost —…16 lines
- "Faith" is a fine invention"Faith" is a fine invention…4 lines
- Faith—is the Pierless BridgeFaith — is the Pierless Bridge…12 lines
- "Faithful to the end" Amended"Faithful to the end" Amended…17 lines
- Fame's Boys and Girls, who never dieFame's Boys and Girls, who never die…2 lines
- Far from Love the Heavenly FatherFar from Love the Heavenly Father…8 lines
- Floss won't save you from an AbyssFloss won't save you from an Abyss…8 lines
- Flowers—Well—if anybodyFlowers — Well — if anybody…14 lines
- For Death—or ratherFor Death — or rather…12 lines
- For largest Woman's Hearth I knewFor largest Woman's Hearth I knew —…6 lines
- Forbidden Fruit A Flavor HasForbidden fruit a flavor has…4 lines
- Forever honored by the TreeForever honored by the Tree…8 lines
- Four Trees—upon a solitary AcreFour Trees — upon a solitary Acre —…16 lines
- From all the Jails the Boys and GirlsFrom all the Jails the Boys and Girls…8 lines
- From Cocoon forth a ButterflyFrom Cocoon forth a Butterfly…25 lines
- Funny—to be a CenturyFunny — to be a Century —…8 lines
- Further in Summer than the BirdsFurther in Summer than the Birds…16 lines
- Given in Marriage unto TheeGiven in Marriage unto Thee…8 lines
- Glass was the Street—in tinsel PerilGlass was the Street — in tinsel Peril…8 lines
- Go not too near a House of RoseGo not too near a House of Rose —…8 lines
- God permits industrious AngelsGod permits industrious Angels —…8 lines
- Going to Heaven!Going to Heaven!…27 lines
- Going to Him! Happy letter!Going to Him! Happy letter!…25 lines
- Great Streets of silence led awayGreat Streets of silence led away…8 lines
- Growth of Man—like Growth of NatureGrowth of Man — like Growth of Nature —…16 lines
- Had I presumed to hopeHad I presumed to hope —…16 lines
- He put the Belt around my lifeHe put the Belt around my life…16 lines
- He strained my faithHe strained my faith —…16 lines
- He told a homely taleHe told a homely tale…16 lines
- "Heaven" has different Signs—to me"Heaven" has different Signs — to me —…20 lines
- Heaven is so far of the MindHeaven is so far of the Mind…8 lines
- "Heaven"—is what I cannot reach!"Heaven" — is what I cannot reach!…12 lines
- "Heavenly Father"—take to thee"Heavenly Father" — take to thee…8 lines
- Her final Summer was itHer final Summer was it —…16 lines
- Her sovereign PeopleHer sovereign People…4 lines
- Her spirit rose to such a heightHer spirit rose to such a height…6 lines
- Her Sweet turn to leave the HomesteadHer Sweet turn to leave the Homestead…28 lines
- His Heart was darker than the starless nightHis Heart was darker than the starless night…4 lines
- Hope is a strange inventionHope is a strange invention —…8 lines
- Hope is a subtle GluttonHope is a subtle Glutton —…8 lines
- "Hope" is the thing with feathers"Hope" is the thing with feathers —…12 lines
- How far is it to Heaven?How far is it to Heaven?…8 lines
- How happy I was if I could forgetHow happy I was if I could forget…8 lines
- How happy is the little StoneHow happy is the little Stone…10 lines
- How Human Nature dotesHow Human Nature dotes…13 lines
- How know it from a Summer's Day?How know it from a Summer's Day?…8 lines
- How many Flowers fail in WoodHow many Flowers fail in Wood —…8 lines
- How much the present moment meansHow much the present moment means…8 lines
- How the Waters closed above HimHow the Waters closed above Him…8 lines
- I cannot dance upon my ToesI cannot dance upon my Toes —…20 lines
- I cannot meet the Spring unmovedI cannot meet the Spring unmoved —…8 lines
- I cried at Pity—not at PainI cried at Pity — not at Pain —…24 lines
- I died for Beauty—but was scarceI died for Beauty — but was scarce…12 lines
- I felt a Funeral, in my BrainI felt a Funeral, in my Brain,…20 lines
- I felt my life with both my handsI felt my life with both my hands…16 lines
- I got so I could take his nameI got so I could take his name —…27 lines
- I had no time to HateI had no time to Hate —…12 lines
- I have a Bird in springI have a Bird in spring…30 lines
- I hide myself within my flowerI hide myself within my flower,…4 lines
- I know a place where Summer strivesI know a place where Summer strives…12 lines
- I know of people in the GraveI know of people in the Grave…8 lines
- I know some lonely Houses off the RoadI know some lonely Houses off the Road…40 lines
- I learned—at least—what Home could beI learned — at least — what Home could be —…31 lines
- I lost a World—the other day!I lost a World — the other day!…8 lines
- I many times thought Peace had comeI many times thought Peace had come…8 lines
- I never felt at Home—BelowI never felt at Home — Below —…16 lines
- I never lost as much but twiceI never lost as much but twice,…8 lines
- I noticed People disappearedI noticed People disappeared…6 lines
- I prayed, at first, a little GirlI prayed, at first, a little Girl,…21 lines
- I rose—because He sankI rose — because He sank —…23 lines
- I saw no Way—The Heavens were stitchedI saw no Way — The Heavens were stitched —…8 lines
- I see thee better—in the DarkI see thee better — in the Dark —…16 lines
- I send you a decrepit flowerI send you a decrepit flower…8 lines
- I started Early—Took my DogI started Early — Took my Dog —…24 lines
- I suppose the time will comeI suppose the time will come…12 lines
- I tend my flowers for theeI tend my flowers for thee —…27 lines
- I think that the Root of the Wind is WaterI think that the Root of the Wind is Water —…8 lines
- I thought that nature was enoughI thought that nature was enough…12 lines
- I watched the Moon around the HouseI watched the Moon around the House…36 lines
- I went to HeavenI went to Heaven —…16 lines
- I Years had been from HomeI Years had been from Home…24 lines
- If I could bribe them by a RoseIf I could bribe them by a Rose…19 lines
- If I should cease to bring a RoseIf I should cease to bring a Rose…8 lines
- If I'm lost—nowIf I'm lost — now…13 lines
- If Nature smiles—the Mother mustIf Nature smiles — the Mother must…4 lines
- If pain for peace preparesIf pain for peace prepares…12 lines
- If the foolish, call them "flowers"If the foolish, call them "flowers" —…20 lines
- I'll tell you how the Sun roseI'll tell you how the Sun rose —…16 lines
- I'm sorry for the Dead—TodayI'm sorry for the Dead — Today —…20 lines
- I'm "wife"—I've finished thatI'm "wife" — I've finished that —…12 lines
- Immured in Heaven!Immured in Heaven!…5 lines
- In snow thou comestIn snow thou comest —…8 lines
- In this short LifeIn this short Life…4 lines
- In Winter in my RoomIn Winter in my Room…39 lines
- Is Heaven a Physician?Is Heaven a Physician?…8 lines
- It can't be "Summer"!It can't be "Summer"!…10 lines
- It sounded as if the Streets were runningIt sounded as if the Streets were running…8 lines
- It will be Summer—eventuallyIt will be Summer — eventually.…20 lines
- It would have starved a GnatIt would have starved a Gnat —…16 lines
- I've known a Heaven, like a TentI've known a Heaven, like a Tent —…17 lines
- Jesus! thy CrucifixJesus! thy Crucifix…6 lines
- Joy to have merited the PainJoy to have merited the Pain —…24 lines
- Just so—Jesus—rapsJust so — Jesus — raps —…11 lines
- Lad of Athens, faithful beLad of Athens, faithful be…4 lines
- Lain in Nature—so suffice usLain in Nature — so suffice us…8 lines
- Lest this be Heaven indeedLest this be Heaven indeed…4 lines
- "Lethe" in my flower"Lethe" in my flower,…8 lines
- Lightly stepped a yellow starLightly stepped a yellow star…8 lines
- Like Flowers, that heard the news of DewsLike Flowers, that heard the news of Dews,…15 lines
- Like Men and Women Shadows walkLike Men and Women Shadows walk…8 lines
- Like Rain it sounded till it curvedLike Rain it sounded till it curved…15 lines
- Like Some Old fashioned MiracleLike Some Old fashioned Miracle…16 lines
- Love—is that later Thing than DeathLove — is that later Thing than Death —…12 lines
- Midsummer, was it, when They diedMidsummer, was it, when They died —…8 lines
- Musicians wrestle everywhereMusicians wrestle everywhere —…18 lines
- My Faith is larger than the HillsMy Faith is larger than the Hills —…16 lines
- My Garden—like the BeachMy Garden — like the Beach —…5 lines
- My life closed twice before its closeMy life closed twice before its close —…8 lines
- My period had come for PrayerMy period had come for Prayer —…20 lines
- My Season's furthest FlowerMy Season's furthest Flower —…4 lines
- My wheel is in the dark!My wheel is in the dark!…15 lines
- Nature affects to be sedateNature affects to be sedate…8 lines
- Nature and God—I neither knewNature and God — I neither knew…8 lines
- Nature assigns the SunNature assigns the Sun —…4 lines
- Nature can do no moreNature can do no more…8 lines
- "Nature" is what we see"Nature" is what we see —…12 lines
- Nature rarer uses YellowNature rarer uses Yellow…8 lines
- Nature—sometimes sears a SaplingNature — sometimes sears a Sapling —…8 lines
- Nature—the Gentlest Mother isNature — the Gentlest Mother is,…24 lines
- No Autumn's intercepting ChillNo Autumn's intercepting Chill…4 lines
- No Romance sold untoNo Romance sold unto…6 lines
- Nobody knows this little RoseNobody knows this little Rose —…12 lines
- Not at Home to CallersNot at Home to Callers…4 lines
- Not One by Heaven defrauded stayNot One by Heaven defrauded stay —…4 lines
- Now I knew I lost herNow I knew I lost her —…20 lines
- Of Life to ownOf Life to own —…3 lines
- Of Nature I shall have enoughOf Nature I shall have enough…4 lines
- Oh Future! thou secreted peaceOh Future! thou secreted peace…8 lines
- Oh Sumptuous momentOh Sumptuous moment…9 lines
- On this long storm the Rainbow roseOn this long storm the Rainbow rose —…12 lines
- One Day is there of the SeriesOne Day is there of the Series…16 lines
- One Life of so much Consequence!One Life of so much Consequence!…16 lines
- One Sister have I in our houseOne Sister have I in our house,…27 lines
- One Year ago—jots what?One Year ago — jots what?…6 lines
- Only God—detect the SorrowOnly God — detect the Sorrow —…8 lines
- Our journey had advancedOur journey had advanced —…12 lines
- Our little Kinsmen—after RainOur little Kinsmen — after Rain…12 lines
- Ourselves were wed one summer—dearOurselves were wed one summer — dear —…16 lines
- Pain—expands the TimePain — expands the Time —…8 lines
- Pain—has an Element of BlankPain — has an Element of Blank —…8 lines
- Pain has but one AcquaintancePain has but one Acquaintance…8 lines
- Peace is a fiction of our FaithPeace is a fiction of our Faith —…4 lines
- Perhaps you'd like to buy a flowerPerhaps you'd like to buy a flower,…10 lines
- Prayer is the little implementPrayer is the little implement…8 lines
- Rearrange a "Wife's" affection!Rearrange a "Wife's" affection!…20 lines
- Remorse—is Memory—awakeRemorse — is Memory — awake —…12 lines
- Robbed by Death—but that was easyRobbed by Death — but that was easy —…16 lines
- Said Death to PassionSaid Death to Passion…9 lines
- She rose as high as His OccasionShe rose as high as His Occasion…4 lines
- She rose to His Requirement—droptShe rose to His Requirement — dropt…12 lines
- She slept beneath a treeShe slept beneath a tree —…6 lines
- She sped as Petals of a RoseShe sped as Petals of a Rose…8 lines
- She's happy, with a new ContentShe's happy, with a new Content —…8 lines
- Snow beneath whose chilly softnessSnow beneath whose chilly softness…8 lines
- Snow flakesSnow flakes.…9 lines
- So gay a FlowerSo gay a Flower…5 lines
- So give me back to DeathSo give me back to Death —…8 lines
- So much of Heaven has gone from EarthSo much of Heaven has gone from Earth…12 lines
- So much SummerSo much Summer…11 lines
- Some such Butterfly be seenSome such Butterfly be seen…8 lines
- Some, too fragile for winter windsSome, too fragile for winter winds…12 lines
- Somewhat, to hope forSomewhat, to hope for,…6 lines
- Split the Lark—and you'll find the MusicSplit the Lark — and you'll find the Music —…8 lines
- Spring comes on the WorldSpring comes on the World —…7 lines
- Spring is the PeriodSpring is the Period…8 lines
- Success is counted sweetestSuccess is counted sweetest…12 lines
- Summer begins to have the lookSummer begins to have the look…16 lines
- Summer for thee, grant I may beSummer for thee, grant I may be…9 lines
- Summer has two BeginningsSummer has two Beginnings —…12 lines
- Summer is shorter than any oneSummer is shorter than any one —…8 lines
- Summer laid her simple HatSummer laid her simple Hat…8 lines
- Summer—we all have seenSummer — we all have seen —…12 lines
- Suspense—is Hostiler than DeathSuspense — is Hostiler than Death —…8 lines
- Take your Heaven further onTake your Heaven further on —…12 lines
- Talk not to me of Summer TreesTalk not to me of Summer Trees…8 lines
- Teach Him—When He makes the namesTeach Him — When He makes the names —…9 lines
- Than Heaven more remoteThan Heaven more remote,…16 lines
- The Bird her punctual music bringsThe Bird her punctual music brings…8 lines
- The Butterfly in honored DustThe Butterfly in honored Dust…4 lines
- The butterfly obtainsThe butterfly obtains…12 lines
- The Butterfly upon the SkyThe Butterfly upon the Sky,…8 lines
- The Butterfly's Assumption GownThe Butterfly's Assumption Gown…6 lines
- The Butterfly's Numidian GownThe Butterfly's Numidian Gown…6 lines
- The Child's faith is newThe Child's faith is new —…24 lines
- The Definition of Beauty isThe Definition of Beauty is…4 lines
- The Fact that Earth is HeavenThe Fact that Earth is Heaven —…8 lines
- The fairest Home I ever knewThe fairest Home I ever knew…5 lines
- The fascinating chill that music leavesThe fascinating chill that music leaves…8 lines
- The feet of people walking homeThe feet of people walking home…24 lines
- The first Day that I was a LifeThe first Day that I was a Life…16 lines
- The Flower must not blame the BeeThe Flower must not blame the Bee —…6 lines
- The Frost of Death was on the PaneThe Frost of Death was on the Pane —…21 lines
- The good Will of a FlowerThe good Will of a Flower…5 lines
- The Heaven vests for EachThe Heaven vests for Each…16 lines
- The inundation of the SpringThe inundation of the Spring…8 lines
- The last of Summer is DelightThe last of Summer is Delight —…8 lines
- The Leaves like Women interchangeThe Leaves like Women interchange…8 lines
- The Life we have is very greatThe Life we have is very great.…8 lines
- The Moon is distant from the SeaThe Moon is distant from the Sea —…12 lines
- The Moon upon her fluent RouteThe Moon upon her fluent Route…8 lines
- The Moon was but a Chin of GoldThe Moon was but a Chin of Gold…20 lines
- The Mountain sat upon the PlainThe Mountain sat upon the Plain…8 lines
- The name—of it—is "Autumn"The name — of it — is "Autumn" —…12 lines
- The Notice that is called the SpringThe Notice that is called the Spring…8 lines
- The One who could repeat the Summer dayThe One who could repeat the Summer day —…9 lines
- The pretty Rain from those sweet EavesThe pretty Rain from those sweet Eaves…8 lines
- The Road was lit with Moon and starThe Road was lit with Moon and star —…8 lines
- The Rose did caper on her cheekThe Rose did caper on her cheek —…16 lines
- The Sea said "Come" to the BrookThe Sea said "Come" to the Brook —…8 lines
- The Service without HopeThe Service without Hope —…8 lines
- The Snow that never driftsThe Snow that never drifts —…16 lines
- The Soul has Bandaged momentsThe Soul has Bandaged moments —…24 lines
- The Stars are old, that stood for meThe Stars are old, that stood for me —…8 lines
- The stem of a departed FlowerThe stem of a departed Flower…4 lines
- The Summer that we did not prizeThe Summer that we did not prize,…8 lines
- The Sun and Moon must make their hasteThe Sun and Moon must make their haste —…13 lines
- The Sun is gay or starkThe Sun is gay or stark…8 lines
- The Trees like Tassels—hit—and swungThe Trees like Tassels — hit — and swung —…28 lines
- The Veins of other FlowersThe Veins of other Flowers…8 lines
- The waters chased him as he fledThe waters chased him as he fled,…10 lines
- The way Hope builds his HouseThe way Hope builds his House…8 lines
- The Winters are so shortThe Winters are so short —…16 lines
- The words the happy sayThe words the happy say…4 lines
- Their Height in Heaven comforts notTheir Height in Heaven comforts not —…16 lines
- There came a Day at Summer's fullThere came a Day at Summer's full,…28 lines
- There is a flower that Bees preferThere is a flower that Bees prefer —…32 lines
- There is a pain—so utterThere is a pain — so utter —…8 lines
- These are the Signs to Nature's InnsThese are the Signs to Nature's Inns —…12 lines
- They say that "Time assuages"They say that "Time assuages" —…8 lines
- They shut me up in ProseThey shut me up in Prose —…12 lines
- This Chasm, Sweet, upon my lifeThis Chasm, Sweet, upon my life…20 lines
- This is the place they hoped beforeThis is the place they hoped before,…8 lines
- Tho' I get home how late—how lateTho' I get home how late — how late —…13 lines
- Those fair—fictitious PeopleThose fair — fictitious People —…24 lines
- Though the great Waters sleepThough the great Waters sleep,…6 lines
- Three times—we parted—Breath—and IThree times — we parted — Breath — and I —…16 lines
- Through the Dark Sod—as EducationThrough the Dark Sod — as Education —…8 lines
- Through those old Grounds of memoryThrough those old Grounds of memory,…16 lines
- Tie the Strings to my Life, My LordTie the Strings to my Life, My Lord,…16 lines
- Time does go onTime does go on —…5 lines
- 'Tis One by One—the Father counts'Tis One by One — the Father counts —…16 lines
- To flee from memoryTo flee from memory…8 lines
- To her derided HomeTo her derided Home…12 lines
- To lose one's faith—surpassTo lose one's faith — surpass…8 lines
- To mend each tattered FaithTo mend each tattered Faith…8 lines
- To see the Summer SkyTo see the Summer Sky…3 lines
- To tell the Beauty would decreaseTo tell the Beauty would decrease…8 lines
- Too happy Time dissolves itselfToo happy Time dissolves itself…4 lines
- Touch lightly Nature's sweet GuitarTouch lightly Nature's sweet Guitar…4 lines
- Trusty as the starsTrusty as the stars…8 lines
- 'Twas a long Parting—but the time'Twas a long Parting — but the time…16 lines
- 'Twas here my summer paused'Twas here my summer paused…8 lines
- 'Twas just this time, last year, I died'Twas just this time, last year, I died.…24 lines
- 'Twas later when the summer went'Twas later when the summer went…8 lines
- Twice had Summer her fair VerdureTwice had Summer her fair Verdure…8 lines
- 'Twould ease—a Butterfly'Twould ease — a Butterfly —…14 lines
- Undue Significance a starving man attachesUndue Significance a starving man attaches…9 lines
- Water, is taught by thirstWater, is taught by thirst.…6 lines
- Water makes many BedsWater makes many Beds…8 lines
- We dream—it is good we are dreamingWe dream — it is good we are dreaming —…16 lines
- We grow accustomed to the DarkWe grow accustomed to the Dark —…20 lines
- We pray—to HeavenWe pray — to Heaven —…11 lines
- We should not mind so small a flowerWe should not mind so small a flower —…12 lines
- We talked as Girls doWe talked as Girls do —…16 lines
- We thirst at first—'tis Nature's ActWe thirst at first — 'tis Nature's Act —…8 lines
- What shall I do when the Summer troublesWhat shall I do when the Summer troubles —…16 lines
- Whatever it is—she has tried itWhatever it is — she has tried it —…12 lines
- When I hoped I fearedWhen I hoped I feared —…8 lines
- When I hoped, I recollectWhen I hoped, I recollect…24 lines
- When I was small, a Woman diedWhen I was small, a Woman died —…20 lines
- When Memory is fullWhen Memory is full…4 lines
- When Roses cease to bloom, SirWhen Roses cease to bloom, Sir,…8 lines
- Where Roses would not dare to goWhere Roses would not dare to go,…4 lines
- Where Thou art—that—is HomeWhere Thou art — that — is Home —…14 lines
- Which is best? HeavenWhich is best? Heaven —…9 lines
- Which is the best—the Moon or the Crescent?Which is the best — the Moon or the Crescent?…8 lines
- Who has not found the Heaven—belowWho has not found the Heaven — below —…4 lines
- Who were "the Father and the Son"Who were "the Father and the Son"…24 lines
- Why—do they shut Me out of Heaven?Why — do they shut Me out of Heaven?…12 lines
- Winter is good—his Hoar DelightsWinter is good — his Hoar Delights…8 lines
- Winter under cultivationWinter under cultivation…2 lines
- Witchcraft was hung, in History'Twas such a little — little boat…8 lines
- Would you like summer? Taste of oursWould you like summer? Taste of ours.…9 lines
- Yesterday is HistoryYesterday is History,…8 lines
- You know that Portrait in the MoonYou know that Portrait in the Moon —…16 lines
- You see I cannot see—your lifetimeYou see I cannot see — your lifetime —…15 lines
- A Bird came down the WalkA BIRD came down the walk:…20 lines
- A narrow Fellow in the GrassOccasionally rides;…23 lines
- Because I could not stop for DeathBecause I could not stop for Death,…20 lines
- I heard a Fly buzz — when I diedI HEARD a fly buzz when I died;…16 lines
- I taste a liquor never brewedI TASTE a liquor never brewed,…16 lines
- If I can stop one Heart from breakingIf I can stop one heart from breaking,…7 lines
- I'm Nobody! Who are you?I'm nobody! Who are you?…8 lines
- The Brain — is wider than the SkyThe brain is wider than the sky,…12 lines
- There is no Frigate like a BookTo take us lands away,…4 lines
- There's a certain Slant of lightThere's a certain slant of light,…16 lines
- Wild Nights — Wild Nights!Wild nights! Wild nights!…12 lines