What if I say I shall not wait!
What if I burst the fleshly Gate —
And pass escaped — to thee!
What if I file this Mortal — off —
See where it hurt me — That’s enough —
And wade in Liberty!
They cannot take me — any more!
Dungeons can call — and Guns implore
Unmeaning — now — to me —
As laughter — was — an hour ago —
Or Laces — or a Travelling Show —
Or who died — yesterday!
(Emily Dickinson)
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