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She was simply... the best! ...

Tribute To Emily Dickinson

Demure in her pose, modest in her ways
   Deflecting potential beaus, careful not to stray

Brief in conversation, shunning repartee
   Halting in her laughter, her faint smile shadowy

Eyes fixed on the ground, hair pulled tautly back
   Lips pursed tight together, her figure corset-wracked

Yet deep within dwelt beauty, of a type so rarely seen
   Her eternity of timeless verse, visionary... and pristine

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Smita Kulkarni September 14, 2019 at 1:26 PM So nicely described! Gershon Wolf September 14, 2019 at 9:17 PM Thank you so much for your kind words, Smita. Appreciated. Cheers, Gershon

Edward Ibeh September 13, 2019 at 1:50 PM Glad to discover this tribute of one of my all-time favorite poets! Loved it. Great job, Gershon:-) Gershon Wolf September 13, 2019 at 3:33 PM No one quite like Emily, is there?... I'm impressed that you dug so far back for this one, Edward. Appreciate your feedback. Best wishes, Gershon

Gordon Mcconnell September 12, 2019 at 4:50 PM A great piece on a great poet Gershon, great imagery and fine insightful thoughts. Did you catch the movie about Emily D a few years ago, I got it on DVD and it was a good movie. Blessings,Gordon Gershon Wolf September 12, 2019 at 5:16 PM Interesting that you went back for this one, Gordon... And I did catch that movie about Emily... She is my ultimate inspiration for writing poetry. Her poems are just so deep. They make the reader think and ponder. She was amazing. Thanks for your comment. Appreciated. Cheers, gw

Janice Canerdy September 1, 2018 at 1:29 PM How lovely! CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Gershon! Janice Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 1:02 PM Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated. ~ Gershon

Vijay Pandit September 1, 2018 at 8:19 AM Congrats on your top win, Gershon.. with this excellent poem. Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 1:01 PM Appreciated, Vijay. ~ gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 1, 2018 at 7:53 AM A wonderful tribute my friend, congratulations on a very much deserved win. You are inspiring. xomo Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 1:01 PM Thank you, Maureen. Actually I'm perspiring; Emily D. is inspiring. ~ gw

Caren Krutsinger August 28, 2018 at 5:09 AM I do not know if I can remember her poems, but now I want to. You have made her alive in my mind, Gershon. Gershon Wolf August 28, 2018 at 1:42 PM Thank you for the sincerity of your comment, Caren. (Try "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" and/or Success is Counted Sweetest" to get rolling with Emily D. … Of course, there are so many great ones ... My guess is that you'll find her fascinating). :) gw

Virginia Waters August 28, 2018 at 12:56 AM A beautiful portrait and tribute - a 3 dimensional image is bought to mind - I can see her walking. Must re-read some of her poetry now! Gershon Wolf August 28, 2018 at 2:48 PM Yes, yes, Virginia. Do so!! My favorites are "I Had No Time to Hate," and "Success is Counted Sweetest," but there are so many dozens of 'faves' from which to choose. Happy reading! Best wishes, Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong August 28, 2018 at 12:48 AM Oh this is lovely Gershon! You have described her perfectly. She has the innate ability to make you feel her feelings through her poetry. I end up sighing in wonder at her works. A beautiful tribute to an even more beautiful lady who took poetry to elevated levels. Thank you for this treat! : ) Gershon Wolf August 28, 2018 at 2:47 PM You are certainly welcome, Connie. I see that you feel about her as I do. There'll never be another like her... Thank you for sharing your insights and your feelings about this remarkable poetess for the ages. Blessings, gw

Kim Rodrigues August 27, 2018 at 10:21 PM Greatly enjoyed this description/tribute, Gershon! Your admiration shines through! Gershon Wolf August 27, 2018 at 10:43 PM Thank you, thank you. Anyone who appreciates Emily D. is a friend of mine forever. Best wishes, Gershon