Where I have lost, I softer tread - A poem by Richard Brautigan


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Richard Brautigan - Where I have lost, I softer tread

Where I have lost, I softer tread --
I sow sweet flower from garden bed --
I pause above that vanished head
And mourn.

Whom I have lost, I pious guard
From accent harsh, or ruthless word --
Feeling as if their pillow heard,
Though stone!

When I have lost, you'll know by this --
A Bonnet black -- A dusk surplice --
A little tremor in my voice Like this!

Why, I have lost, the people know
Who dressed in flocks of purest snow
Went home a century ago
Next Bliss!

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Added: Jan 9 2004 | Viewed: 7132 times |

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Poet: Richard Brautigan Poem: 104. Where I have lost, I softer tread Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Poem of the Day: May 28 2013 Comment 3 of 3, added on June 15th, 2010 at 6:37 PM. When people I love die, I mourn sadly in confusion. Saints a century ago were joyful. frumpo from United States Comment 2 of 3, added on November 4th, 2005 at 12:15 PM. i think this poem rolls hard dude van joe Comment 1 of 3, added on November 9th, 2004 at 9:55 PM. I love how this poem portrays the pain that Dickinson felt due to her recluse like lifestyle. and how she longed to be free of it. Jamie from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Where I have lost, I softer tread, has received 3 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own.

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Poet: Richard Brautigan Poem: 104. Where I have lost, I softer tread Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Last read: 2013-06-18 22:30:58 Poem of the Day: May 28 2013 Viewed 7132 times. Added Jan 9 2004.

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