Poems by Emily Dickinson, Three Series, CompleteDickinson, Emily
poetry · Item 103
A reason to turn the page
Afraid? Naming death, life, or resurrection only collapses the threat—so who is left to frighten me?
Discovery 10 of 15XXIV.
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!