By Chivalries as Tiny
poem 55
By Chivalries as Tiny - meaning Summary
Small Kindnesses Grow Unseen
Emily Dickinson compresses an observation about small kindnesses: modest gestures—likened to blossoms or books—plant seeds that later yield joy. The poem frames goodwill as quietly generative, producing smiles that "blossom in the dark," suggesting effects that ripen out of sight or beyond immediate recognition. Its brevity emphasizes the idea that minor, thoughtful acts have unseen, long-term emotional consequences.
Read Complete AnalysesBy Chivalries as tiny, A Blossom, or a Book, The seeds of smiles are planted Which blossom in the dark.
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