A Man May Make A Remark Comments

Powder exists in Charcoal before it exists in fire. Words have power to ignite fire.....yes lets all be sensible.....

So short yet so succinct! A poem of the day full of wisdom!

For her time in the middle of the 19th Century she was highly innovative.

Let us deport—with skill— Let us discourse—with care— Powder exists in Charcoal— Before it exists in Fire////superb poem, really thought provoking

A great thought provoking poem, profound and nicely composed.

Diamond is a form of charcoal! Thanks for sharing here and reminding me of diamond in charcoal!

Peaceful! ! Let us discours with care. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

Powder exists in Charcoal— Before it exists in Fire.... meaningful inscription. Beautifully composed by Emily Dickinson.

In this poem I think that Emily Dickinson is suggesting that, although a remark may seem innocuous, ' a quiet thing', it can nevetheless be the fuse which lights a fire. It can be the vital spart to hitherto unrealised meanings and possibilities. I think in the second stanza Dickinson is perhaps referring to war. It is evident that language has the power to manipulate as well as to create,

A very apt warning to those constantly beating the war drums!

An intriguing write may be with some hidden message through a short melody.

Language has a power to change and alter states of being, even a remark that sounds like a throw away quip, can have a power of lightning if taken the wrong way. Another fabulous observation from one of the greatest poets of the medium.

this sounds like a riddle...I fail to make it out...but Emily, your poems are always magical- 10

.......very observant and a wonderful write..