Poems by Emily Dickinson, Three Series, CompleteDickinson, Emily
poetry · Item 251
A reason to turn the page
Step lightly—this narrow plot holds more than countries; whose name travels farther than cannon and flag?
Discovery 1 of 15IV.
EPITAPH.
Step lightly on this narrow spot! The broadest land that grows Is not so ample as the breast These emerald seams enclose.
Step lofty; for this name is told As far as cannon dwell, Or flag subsist, or fame export Her deathless syllable.