When Roses cease to bloom, Sir,
And Violets are done --
When Bumblebees in solemn flight
Have passed beyond the Sun --
The hand that paused to gather
Upon this Summer's day
Will idle lie -- in Auburn --
Then take my flowers -- pray!
Classic poem
When Roses cease to bloom, Sir,
Public domain/Source
About this poem
- First line
- When Roses cease to bloom, Sir,
- Poet
- Emily Dickinson
- Themes
- nature, hope, faith
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