783
The Birds begun at Four o'clock-
Their period for Dawn-
A Music numerous as space-
But neighboring as Noon-
I could not count their Force-
Their Voices did expend
As Brook by Brook bestows itself
To multiply the Pond.
Their Witnesses were not-
Except occasional man-
In homely industry arrayed-
To overtake the Morn-
Nor was it for applause-
That I could ascertain-
But independent Ecstasy
Of Deity and Men-
By Six, the Flood had done-
No Tumult there had been
Of Dressing, or Departure-
And yet the Band was gone-
The Sun engrossed the East-
The Day controlled the World-
The Miracle that introduced
Forgotten, as fulfilled.
The Birds Begun At Four O'clock
Emily Dickinson
(1)
Poem topics: music, space, sun, world, miracle, force, clock, period, Valentine's Day, dawn, departure, Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
Write your comment about The Birds Begun At Four O'clock poem by Emily Dickinson
Best Poems of Emily Dickinson