How far is it to Heaven?
(The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson)
More Quotes from Emily Dickinson:
The implements of bliss are few --As Jesus says of Him,
"Come unto me" the moiety
That wafts the cherubim.
Emily Dickinson
Death won't hurt -- now Dollie's here!
Emily Dickinson
Fitter Feet -- of Her before us --
Than whatever Brow
Art of Snow -- or Trick of Lily
Possibly bestow
Emily Dickinson
A soft Sea washed around the House
A Sea of Summer Air
And rose and fell the magic Planks
That sailed without a care --
For Captain was the Butterfly
For Helmsman was the Bee
And an entire universe
For the delighted crew.
Emily Dickinson
As if my life were shaven,
And fitted to a frame,
And could not breathe without a key,
And 'twas like Midnight, some -
Emily Dickinson
I felt it shelter to speak to you.
Emily Dickinson
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