Today I’ve been enjoying my book The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson. Here is one in particular that I really liked.
UNTO my books so good to turn
Far ends of tired days;
It half endears the abstinence,
And pain is missed in praise.
As flavors cheer retarded guests
With banquetings to be,
So spices stimulate the time
Till my small library.
It may be wilderness without,
Far feet of failing men,
But holiday excludes the night,
And it is bells within.
I thank these kinsmen of the shelf;
Their countenances bland
Enamour in prospective,
And satisfy, obtained.
Part One, Life, LXXIV
In other bookish news, have you seen The Reader’s Catalog? So many bookish goodies. I want one of everything. I think I need to get on their mailing list and when the catalog arrives I’ll leave it on my husband’s desk as a little hint. I mean, Christmas is coming right.
Oh no. I’m going to have to buy a lot of stuff from this. I need to get on their mailing list, too.
Have you found anywhere on their website to get on their mailing list? It seems all online to me, but I am probably missing it somewhere.
Did you happen to see Bluestalking’s post of pics from Emily Dickinson’s garden?? Definitely check it out.
Emily Dickinson has always been my favourite poet. I like a few others, but generally poetry is not my thing. I just think that other really good poets get overlooked because so many concentrate on the same poets over and over again. I read a lot of poets in university that I have never even heard of before.
Oh, That Reader’s Catalog does have some dishy things to buy! Hmmm, maybe you could share a wish list since the holidays are coming up. =)
I really enjoyed the poem.
I love that. I really need to read more Emily Dickinson.
aka Nik – I love the gadgets they have. Aren’t they cool?
Alisia – I’ve been looking on their web site and can’t find anywhere to get on their mailing list either. I wonder if you have to buy something first and then they start sending you catalogs.
Andi – Ooh, I need to check that out! Thanks for the tip.
Kailana – I like poetry a lot but I came into it long after school. I do like some of the more “classic” poets but I also enjoy a lot of modern poets. I think what’s helped me is going to open mic nights and stuff. Listening to poetry made a world of difference for me.
Christine – I know. It reminds me of the NY Public Library store. So many goodies.
Nymeth – Me too! I just know that the few poems I had read before I had always liked so I’m really happy with this book.
Dickinson is one of my favorite poets. That Reader’s Catalog is dangerous!