Nature LXVII. Presentment is that long shadow on the lawn, by Emily Dickinson

Nature LXVII. Presentment is that long shadow on the lawn

LXVII

Presentment is that long shadow on the lawn

Indicative that suns go down;

The notice to the startled grass

That darkness is about to pass.

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112 Where bells no more affright the m… Where scrabble never comes— Where very nimble Gentlemen Are forced to keep their rooms—

I started early, took my dog, And visited the sea; The mermaids in the basement Came out to look at me. And frigates in the upper floor

156 You love me—you are sure— I shall not fear mistake— I shall not cheated wake— Some grinning morn—

A toad can die of light! Death is the common right Of toads and men,— Of earl and midge The privilege.

Years I had been from home, And now, before the door I dared not open, lest a face I never saw before Stare vacant into mine

XXVI THE brain within its groove Runs evenly and true; But let a splinter swerve, ’T were easier for you

846 Twice had Summer her fair Verdure Proffered to the Plain— Twice a Winter’s silver Fracture On the Rivers been—

244 It is easy to work when the soul i… But when the soul is in pain— The hearing him put his playthings… Makes work difficult—then—

To die—takes just a little while— They say it doesn’t hurt— It’s only fainter—by degrees— And then—it’s out of sight— A darker Ribbon—for a Day—

70 “Arcturus” is his other name— I’d rather call him “Star.” It’s very mean of Science To go and interfere!

864 The Robin for the Crumb Returns no syllable But long records the Lady’s name In Silver Chronicle.

620 It makes no difference abroad— The Seasons—fit—the same— The Mornings blossom into Noons— And split their Pods of Flame—

844 Spring is the Period Express from God. Among the other seasons Himself abide,

XV I know some lonely houses off the… A robber ’d like the look of,— Wooden barred, And windows hanging low,

XVI TO fight aloud is very brave, But gallanter, I know, Who charge within the bosom, The cavalry of woe.