In the name of the Bee—And of the Butterfly—
And of the Breeze— Amen!
Emily Dickinson
I just read this poem by Dickinson and thought its concluding lines very delightful considering the subject of my previous post. See comments area for the poem in its entirety.
The Gentian Weaves Her Fringes
ReplyDeleteThe Gentian weaves her fringes —
The Maple's loom is red —
My departing blossoms
Obviate parade.
A brief, but patient illness —
An hour to prepare,
And one below this morning
Is where the angels are —
It was a short procession,
The Bobolink was there —
An aged Bee addressed us —
And then we knelt in prayer —
We trust that she was willing —
We ask that we may be.
Summer — Sister — Seraph!
Let us go with thee!
In the name of the Bee —
And of the Butterfly —
And of the Breeze — Amen!
-Emily Dickinson
I need a day when I can read all the wonderful poems you have without interruption (I've already come across one I want to steal :)).
ReplyDeleteI love your poems John :)
ReplyDeleteWarmly
Marinela