NPR reminded me of Emily Dickinson this morning. Not being a huge fan of rhyme time poetry, she’s an exception for me.  Maybe for you, too?

God Gave A Loaf to Every Bird

God gave a Loaf to every Bird—
But just a Crumb—to Me—
I dare not eat it—tho’ I starve—
My poignant luxury—

To own it—touch it—
Prove the feat—that made the Pellet mine—
Too happy—for my Sparrow’s chance—
For Ampler Coveting—

It might be Famine—all around—
I could not miss an Ear—
Such Plenty smiles upon my Board—
My Garner shows so fair—

I wonder how the Rich—may feel—
An Indiaman—An Earl—
I deem that I—with but a Crumb—
Am Sovereign of them all—

Who wants to take a shot at analysis on this one?  Keep your eyes on your own paper and don’t use Google.

 
From the daily archives: Tuesday, July 6, 2010