Favorite Poem

The question was, “Of the following, which poem by Emily Dickinson do you most admire?” With the choices as follows: “A Bird came down the Walk,” “I heard a Fly buzz,” “Because I could not stop for Death,” “I taste a liquor never brewed,” and “Success is counted sweetest.”

Big Winner

The big winner is “Because I could not stop for Death,” which received 75% of the votes. Runners-up were “I heard a Fly buzz” and “Success is counted sweetest”—each equally splitting the remaining 25%.

I was surprised that one of Dickinson’s death poems would receive the most votes; it is, however, a magnificent poem that does inspire because of its emphasis on “immortality.” This poem is widely anthologized and therefore probably quite recognizable.

Getting Acquainted with Poems

All of the poems are wonderful, and if you wish to become better acquainted with them, please check out the following articles right here at Suite Poetry:

1. A Bird came down the Walk: “A Bird came down the Walk”: Dickinson’s Frightened Beads
2. I heard a Fly buzz: Dickinson’s “I heard a Fly buzz”: Mystical Adeptness
3. Because I could not stop for Death: Looking Back from Eternity: Dickinson’s “Because I could not stop for Death”
4. I taste a liquor never brewed: Dickinson’s Spiritual Intoxication: “I taste a liquor never brewed”
5. Success is counted sweetest: “Success is counted sweetest”: A Loser’s Comprehension

This is the last poll. The feature will soon be discontinued. Thanks to all who have participated.

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