The parasol is the umbrella’s daughter,

The parasol is the umbrella’s daughter,
And associates with a fan
While her father abuts the tempest
And abridges the rain.

The former assists a siren
In her serene display;
But her father is borne and honored,
And borrowed to this day.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem The parasol is the umbrella’s daughter,

1 Comment

  1. Karisa says:

    this poem made me laugh for some reason; it is creative, and its also “cute” in a way.

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