Emily Dickinson's poem describes subtle natural sounds and sights that most people would not notice, such as a murmur in the trees from robins in their nest, a distant star that is too far to seek or find, the long shadows of trees on the lawn, and the hurried movement of small creatures returning home. The speaker knows more details about these quiet occurrences in nature but promises not to reveal them, as they likely would not be believed.
Emily Dickinson's poem describes subtle natural sounds and sights that most people would not notice, such as a murmur in the trees from robins in their nest, a distant star that is too far to seek or find, the long shadows of trees on the lawn, and the hurried movement of small creatures returning home. The speaker knows more details about these quiet occurrences in nature but promises not to reveal them, as they likely would not be believed.
Emily Dickinson's poem describes subtle natural sounds and sights that most people would not notice, such as a murmur in the trees from robins in their nest, a distant star that is too far to seek or find, the long shadows of trees on the lawn, and the hurried movement of small creatures returning home. The speaker knows more details about these quiet occurrences in nature but promises not to reveal them, as they likely would not be believed.
A Murmur in the Trees – to note – Of Robins in the Trundle bed Not loud enough – for Wind – How many I espy A Star – not far enough to seek – Whose Nightgowns could not hide Nor near enough – to find – the Wings – Although I heard them try – A long – long Yellow – on the Lawn – A Hubbub – as of feet – But then I promised ne'er to tell – Not audible – as Ours – to Us – How could I break My Word? But dapperer – More Sweet – So go your Way – and I'll go Mine – No fear you'll miss the Road. A Hurrying Home of little Men To Houses unperceived – All this – and more – if I should tell – Would never be believed –