The Soul selects her own Society

Emily Dickinson· 1830 – 1886· American· 1862

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The Soul selects her own Society

Emily Dickinson

The Soul selects her own Society —

Then — shuts the Door —

To her divine Majority —

Present no more —

Unmoved — she notes the Chariots — pausing —

At her low Gate —

Unmoved — an Emperor be kneeling

Upon her Mat —

I've known her — from an ample nation —

Choose One —

Then — close the Valves of her attention —

Like Stone —

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Written c. 1862. Published 1890.

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