The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series Two
Love, Poem 3
by Emily Dickinson
Your riches taught me poverty.
Your riches taught me poverty.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. For Commencement all the children have to memorize pieces of poetry. Jehosophat works very hard to try to memorize his, but his nerves get the best of him due to the teasing of his friends and he suddenly forgets it.
A poem regarding a dying French baron who, at the end of his life, frees his slaves in order to redeem his soul.
The Author explains the incidents that lead to the writing of his autobiography.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. On Marmaduke’s birthday he holds a birthday party for the various barnyard animals and persuades them with their favorite types of food. However, the animals misbehave and Marmaduke has to figure out what to do.
Mr. Peck passes away.
Sailing off the Barbary Coast, the doctor and his crew encounter a hostile ship.
An introduction to the original text, written by Walter H. Page.
The sparse number of maple trees are perceived as exiles in contrast to the jungles of cypress that surround them.
Dinner is served.
Grendel is angered by the constant happiness of the Scyldings. The Scyldings are driven from the great hall.
The author celebrates the colorful history of pirates in Florida.
The end of the Appalachian system in Northern Florida evokes the imagery of battle in the author's mind.
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow embark on their journey to find Nimmie Amee. They discuss the route they will take and the dangers they may encounter. The Tin Man and the Scarecrow discuss the benefits of not being human. The Scarecrow recites poetry to entertain them along the way.
Harry gets the girls back to the grove, where they meet with search parties. They describe what has happened to Tom, and plans are made to rescue the men the next morning.
This poem descibes youth and beauty using nature as a metaphor.
Curly buys eggs at the store for his mother and, on the way home, is approached by a dog who wants to eat the eggs. The pig decided to run away and roll eggs at the dog. When the dog catches up to the pig, he is scared away by Grandpa Goosey. The author forgets to include the elephant in the story and vows to put him in the next one.
The narrator describes his early life at home with his mother.
"Oh, the poets may sing of their Lady Irenes,"