Religion

The murmur of a bee

by Emily Dickinson 1830–1886

Religion

The murmur of a bee
A witchcraft yieldeth me.
If any ask me why,
'T were easier to die
Than tell.

The red upon the hill
Taketh away my will;
If anybody sneer,
Take care, for God is here,
That's all.

The breaking of the day
Addeth to my degree;
If any ask me how,
Artist, who drew me so,
Must tell!

MLA

Dickinson, Emily. “The murmur of a bee.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/dickinson/46/.

Chicago

Dickinson, Emily. “The murmur of a bee.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/dickinson/46/.

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