Nobody knows this little Rose - A poem by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson - Nobody knows this little Rose

Nobody knows this little Rose --
It might a pilgrim be
Did I not take it from the ways
And lift it up to thee.
Only a Bee will miss it --
Only a Butterfly,
Hastening from far journey --
On its breast to lie --
Only a Bird will wonder --
Only a Breeze will sigh --
Ah Little Rose -- how easy
For such as thee to die!

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 35. Nobody knows this little Rose Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Poem of the Day: Aug 29 2002 Comment 65 of 65, added on May 30th, 2007 at 11:21 AM. Though not my most favorite of Dickinson's poems, it has quite an impactful thought so many of us are concerned with. She eloquently places the thought of being nothing on one of Western Society's biggest emblem of importance. Also, Karl from Azerbaijan, you missed the meaning entirely. This poem is about how important everyone thinks they are, but the truth is virtually no one will notice you are gone. Sure some family members will mourn you, but you, like countless others, will end up as just another tombstone no one comes to visit, slowly wearing out your name until it is entirely illegible. Jacob P. from United States Comment 64 of 65, added on March 21st, 2007 at 3:01 PM. this poem really speaks out to a lot of people. its so amazing how so many people can relate to it. if you dont like this poem then dont type a comment criticism b/c no one f****** cares! jennifer from Germany Comment 63 of 65, added on March 14th, 2007 at 6:36 AM. This is sooo deeep. And sooo good. I Love it sooo mcuh. Love you to. Good poem Danielle from Canada More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Nobody knows this little Rose, has received 65 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: 35. Nobody knows this little Rose Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Last read: May 14 2008, 11:52PM Poem of the Day: Aug 29 2002 Viewed 35080 times. Added on March 14th, 2007 at 6:36 AM.

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