It was given to me by the Gods - A poem by Emily Dickinson


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Emily Dickinson - It was given to me by the Gods

It was given to me by the Gods --
When I was a little Girl --
They given us Presents most -- you know --
When we are new -- and small.
I kept it in my Hand --
I never put it down --
I did not dare to eat -- or sleep --
For fear it would be gone --
I heard such words as "Rich" --
When hurrying to school --
From lips at Corners of the Streets --
And wrestled with a smile.
Rich! 'Twas Myself -- was rich --
To take the name of Gold --
And Gold to own -- in solid Bars --
The Difference -- made me bold --

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 454. It was given to me by the Gods Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Poem of the Day: Jul 23 2003 Comment 1 of 1, added on March 10th, 2008 at 1:06 PM. This poem could probably most easily be taken to mean Emily's gift as a poet, that's what she's talking about--her gold and riches are her inborn artistry. Or...can it be more? Emily's family was among the wealthiest and most prominent in Amherst and she possibly did get murmured about by her classmates as being "the rich girl." Perhaps she feels guilty or uneasy or angry about that? Jeff from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, It was given to me by the Gods, has received one comment so far. Click here to read it, 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: 454. It was given to me by the Gods Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Last read: Oct 10 2008, 7:51PM Poem of the Day: Jul 23 2003 Viewed 2351 times. Added on March 10th, 2008 at 1:06 PM.

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