by
Emily Dickinson on Jul 13, 2013 in
Poetry
A Coffin—is a Small Domain
A Coffin—is a small Domain,
Yet able to contain
A Citizen of Paradise
In it diminished Plane.
A Grave—is a restricted Breadth—
Yet ampler than the Sun—
And all the Seas He populates
And Lands He looks upon
To Him who on its small Repose
Bestows a single Friend—
Circumference without Relief—
Or Estimate—or End—
Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1830. Her father
was a lawyer and treasurer of the local college. He also served in
Congress. Emily had a distant relationship with her mother who suffered
from depression. Around 1850 Emily began to compose her first poems. Her
initial poetic style was conventional though later she began to
experiment with different styles. Her poems dealt with various issues
such as nature, faith, and death. Emily died in 1886.
