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Emily Dickinson: I have no life but this

I have no Life but this —
To lead it here —
Nor any Death — but lest
Dispelled from there —

Nor tie to Earths to come —
Nor Action new —
Except through this extent —
The Realm of you —

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6 comments on “Emily Dickinson: I have no life but this”

  1. Patricia A. Nugent
    November 13, 2020
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    This sent me looking for more information about her life. And I found it right here on VP! Thanks.

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  2. loranneke
    November 13, 2020
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    Those last 4 words “The Realm of you—” Oh my!

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  3. Barbara Huntington
    November 13, 2020
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    And sometimes you just need a little Dickinson

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  4. loranneke
    November 13, 2020
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    Those last four words: “The Realm of you—” Oh my.

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  5. Omo
    November 13, 2020
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    I love Emily Dickinson. Words so deep.

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  6. russell buker
    November 13, 2020
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    Ah dear reader hello

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