Prayer is the little implement through which men reach; where presence is denied them.
Emily Dickinson
His labour is a chant, His idleness a tune; Oh, for a bee's experience Of clovers and of noon!
Emily Dickinson
Much Madness is divinest Sense -- to a discerning Eye -- much Sense -- the starkest Madness --
Emily Dickinson
We'd never know how high we are till we are called to rise; and then, if we are true to plan, our statures touch the sky.
Emily Dickinson
I measure every grief I meet with narrow, probing eyes - I wonder if it weighs like mine - or has an easier size.
Emily Dickinson
To wait an Hour-is long- If Love be just beyond- To wait Eternity-is short- If Love reward the end
Emily Dickinson
If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry.
Emily Dickinson
I tasted - careless - then - I did not know the Wine Came once a World - Did you? Oh, had you told me so - This Thirst would blister - easier - now
Emily Dickinson