Death & Dying

Afraid? Of whom am I afraid

by Emily Dickinson 1830–1886

Death & Dying

Afraid? Of whom am I afraid?
Not death; for who is he?
The porter of my father's lodge
As much abasheth me.

Of life? 'T were odd I fear a thing
That comprehendeth me
In one or more existences
At Deity's decree.

Of resurrection? Is the east
Afraid to trust the morn
With her fastidious forehead?
As soon impeach my crown!

MLA

Dickinson, Emily. “Afraid? Of whom am I afraid.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/dickinson/98/.

Chicago

Dickinson, Emily. “Afraid? Of whom am I afraid.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/dickinson/98/.

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