Emily Dickinson Poem 67

This poem is about the value of success. Value is based strongly on the opinion of the beholder. Readers can relate to this poem. Emily Dickinson is able to connect with the average American. Success, for most people, is something that you have to fight or struggle for. It does not come naturally. It takes hard work and dedication to the task at hand. Dickinson describes how wonderful success is to those that fail on a normal basis. She must have been writing from experience. It is well known that she had relationship problems. With the exception of her relationship with a preacher, all of her significant others or crushes died. She never truly succeeded in a solid relationship. She pours out her heart into this poem exemplifying how amazing she felt when something did go well. The reader can assume that Dickinson has an opposite opinion of those who succeed all the time. People that always get what they want appear successful. It is hard to feel successful when you have no measure of its value. It comes to them to easy. The idea that money and success will solve all of you problems is extremely faulted. Many of today's rich and famous characters are not happy. Are they truly successful? They have everything they need except the feeling of success and happiness. They are left wanting more.