The Murmur of a Bee

Emily Dickinson 1830 (Amherst) – 1886 (Amherst)



The Murmur of a Bee
A Witchcraft—yieldeth me—
If any ask me why—
'Twere easier to die—
Than tell—

The Red upon the Hill
Taketh away my will—
If anybody sneer—
Take care—for God is here—
That's all.

The Breaking of the Day
Addeth to my Degree—
If any ask me how—
Artist—who drew me so—
Must tell!

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Submitted on May 13, 2011

Modified on May 01, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABBC DDXXX XAXXC
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 315
Words 60
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 5, 5, 5

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