Summer Shower

Summer Shower

by Emily Dickinson

This beautiful poem by Emily Dickinson captures the essence of a summer shower, with its refreshing and renewing qualities. The imagery of the rain falling like a "gauze" and the "soft purple lilac" create a sense of peace and tranquility. The poem also speaks to the hope and renewal that can come with a change in season.

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Poetry Philosophy

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Nature Hope Summer Peace Renewal Tranquility Rain

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Emily Dickinson

United States

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was an American poet. Little known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massa...

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