A Day - Emily Dickinson | I'll Tell You How the Sun Rose | BOSEM Class 10 English Literature Reader
Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) Class 10 English Literature Reader (Poetry) Chapter - 7 A Day Emily Dickinson I’ll tell you how the sun rose, — A ribbon at a time. The steeples swam in amethyst, The news like squirrels ran. The hills untied their bonnets, The bobolinks begun. Then I said softly to myself, “That must have been the sun!” But how he set, I know not. There seemed a purple stile Which little yellow boys and girls Were climbing all the while Till when they reached the other side, A dominie in gray Put gently up the evening bars, And led the flock away. Substance/Summary of the Poem The poem 'A Day' depicts both the sunrise and sunset. In a metaphorical sense, it also illustrates the passage from life to death. Additionally, the poem presents a child's perspective, showcasing their innocence and confident tone as they appreciate the beauty of a sunrise. The poem commences with an unnamed child, who confidently depicts the sunrise and the subsequent ev...