I like to see it lap the Miles -- - A poem by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson - I like to see it lap the Miles --

I like to see it lap the Miles --
And lick the Valleys up --
And stop to feed itself at Tanks --
And then -- prodigious step

Around a Pile of Mountains --
And supercilious peer
In Shanties -- by the sides of Roads --
And then a Quarry pare

To fit its Ribs
And crawl between
Complaining all the while
In horrid -- hooting stanza --
Then chase itself down Hill --

And neigh like Boanerges --
Then -- punctual as a Star
Stop -- docile and omnipotent
At its own stable door --

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 585. I like to see it lap the Miles -- Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Comment 12 of 12, added on February 4th, 2008 at 11:42 PM. In my opinion, this poem isnt quite poetry. but it does use iambic tetrameter and it has imagery and symbolism and personification. So you believe what you want.. but im my opinion, poetry means something more than just, "industrialization is good." Poetry should come from the heart about something close to the heart, and let me tell you, with emily dickinson's history, technology isnt exactly the closest thing to her heart. Sarah from United Kingdom Comment 11 of 12, added on December 25th, 2007 at 2:09 PM. It's definitely a train. Feeds itself at tanks, quarry pares where it fits its ribs (this is a tunnel through rock in a moutainside) and hooting downhill with its whistle. It does also remind me of how a poet feels when they write a good poem, too, though. I imagine Emily identified with the power of the iron horse. (locomotive) ea Comment 10 of 12, added on December 12th, 2007 at 11:19 PM. The poem is about her observing a train. Because during her time trains were a huge new trend and it amazed people at the technological advancements being made. So naturally she is going to praise it. Melissa from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, I like to see it lap the Miles --, has received 12 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Emily Dickinson with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 585. I like to see it lap the Miles -- Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Last read: Jul 8 2008, 3:10PM Viewed 12509 times. Added on December 12th, 2007 at 11:19 PM.

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