This Is My Letter to the World: summary and analysis
“THIS IS MY LETTER TO THE WORLD” by Emily Dickinson : Poem Text: This is my letter to the World That never wrote to Me — The simple News that Nature told — With tender Majesty Her Message is committed To Hands I cannot see — For love of Her — Sweet — countrymen — Judge tenderly — of Me Summary Stanza 1: 1. "This is my letter to the World" Emily Dickinson begins the poem by describing the poem itself as a “letter” addressed to the world. This "letter" symbolizes her thoughts, emotions, and poetic expression shared with humanity. It suggests that her poetry is a form of communication with the outside world, which she was often distant from. 2. "That never wrote to Me —" Here, she expresses a feeling of isolation. The world has never communicated with her in return, implying that she feels unheard or ignored. Dickinson led a reclusive life and published only a few poems in her lifetime; this line reflects her alienation and solitude. 3. ...