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Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

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Birth: 1830-12-10 , Amherst
Death: 1886-05-15 , Amherst
Emily Dickinson was a prolific American poet whose work was largely unknown during her lifetime. Her poems are characterized by their unconventional style, exploring themes of nature, death, immortality, and faith with unique imagery and introspective depth. She is now recognized as one of the most important figures in American poetry, known for her distinct voice and innovative approach to form and language.
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Except the Heaven had come so near

Except the Heaven had come so near

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Except the Heaven had come so near-
So seemed to choose My Door-
The Distance would not haunt me so-
I had not hoped-before-

But just to hear the Grace depart-
I never thought to see-
Afflicts me with a Double loss'
Tis lost-and lost to me-
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Disillusionment and Lost Love Longing and Absence Sadness and Melancholy

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