A Coffin -- is a small Domain,

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Written by:

Emily Dickinson (other works)

Poem #:

943

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Published:

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Language:

English

Type:

Poetry

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Preceded by:

Snow beneath whose chilly softness -942-

Succeeded by:

I learned -- at least -- what Home could be -- -944-

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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 --