The words the happy say
Are paltry melody
But those the silent feel
Are beautiful —

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem The words the happy say

2 Comments

  1. Kyle says:

    This is an amazing work of short poetry that captures the moment in all perfection of the simplest ideas

  2. Lacey says:

    this poem is short and sweet. i like it alot

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