The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series Two
Nature, Poem 9: April
by Emily Dickinson
An altered look about the hills;
An altered look about the hills;
I died for beauty, but was scarce
Pigmy seraphs gone astray
The daisy follows soft the sun
I gave myself to him
The next morning, The Citizen sends the adventurers on their way along with the Instrument of Vengeance (which will take away Ruggedo’s powers and make him a homeless wanderer on earth). He selected Quox, a young dragon, as the Instrument. The adventurers, now riding Quox, began their long journey yet again.
The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.
The mushroom is the elf of plants
Lo in the orient when the gracious light
Ah wherefore with infection should he live
I think the hemlock likes to stand
Carlton visits with Mr. Jones' slaves.
The grass so little has to do, —
Ishmael introduces the reader to some whaling terminology.
Dorothy comes home to Kansas and sees Aunt Em. Dorothy realizes how glad she is to be home.
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
Alice, bored by her sister's reading, follows a passing rabbit down a hole.
'T is so much joy!
Going to heaven!
The nearest dream recedes, unrealized.
God gave a loaf to every bird
No! Time, thou shalt not boast that I do change
What is your substance, whereof are you made
A king and queen have no children. The king becomes very upset with the queen and finally she gives him a beautiful daughter.
Some, too fragile for winter winds