The Bartlett Family Adventure is all about the moments that take my breath away as I grow in the glory of God, and live my life to the best of my ability while raising two rowdy boys. This blog is not just about me, it also includes stories of my family's daily adventures. We home school our boys, are trying to grow our fruits and vegetables, we are all on a journey to God, we are trying to live sustainably, and most importantly love the life we lead. Sometimes we stumble, but mostly I like to think we prevail. I am blogging to keep a sort of shared journal. Our life may be messy but it is perfect.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Poetry Thursday
Alright I normally like to mix up the poetry but it looks like this month is all Emily Dickinson. I hope you don't mind. This video starts by telling the viewer a little about Emily Dickinson. I swear to you the more I discover about the Poet the more I wonder how I got my previous assumption. This just proves that I need to be more open to things and not judge so quickly. Today's poem is I Started Early, Took My Dog by Emily Dickinson.
The Mermaids in the BasementBasement i.e., the bottom of the
ocean
Came out to look at me
And FrigatesFrigates fast and highly maneuverable
warships of the 18th and 19th centuries, used to escort other larger ships, or
to patrol the coast and blockade harbors in the Upper Floor
Extended Hempen HandsHempen Hands strong, thick ropes made of
hemp, used on ships
Presuming Me to be a Mouse
Aground oponopon upon the Sands
But no Man moved Me till the
Tide
Went past my simple Shoe
And past my Apron and my
Belt
And past my BoddiceBoddice bodice; an upper part of a woman’s
dress, or a rigid, laced corset worn underneath clothing, covering the upper
part of a woman’s body too
And made as He would eat me up
As wholly as a Dew
Opon a Dandelion's Sleeve
And then I started too
I hope your day is filled with inspiration, love, and laughter. Be well my friends.
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