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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EXCEPT THE HEAVEN HAD COME SO NEAR, by EMILY DICKINSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
Last Line: Tis lost — and lost to me
Subject(s): Loss
Last Line: Tis lost — and lost to me
Subject(s): Loss
Except the Heaven had come so near -
So seemed to choose My Door -
The Distance would not haunt me so -
I had not hoped - before -
But just to hear the Grace depart -
I never thought to see -
Afflicts me with a Double loss -
'Tis lost - and lost to me
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