Doom is the House without the Door --

From Free media library

Written by:

Emily Dickinson (other works)

Poem #:

475

Composed:

Published:

Volume:

Language:

English

Type:

Poetry

Form:

Rhyme:

Preceded by:

They put Us far apart -- -474-

Succeeded by:

I meant to have but modest needs -- -476-

Wikipedia article </table>

Doom is the House without the Door --
'Tis entered from the Sun --
And then the Ladder's thrown away,
Because Escape -- is done --

'Tis varied by the Dream
Of what they do outside --
Where Squirrels play -- and Berries die --
And Hemlocks -- bow -- to God --