Tell all the Truth but tell it slant –
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth’s superb surprise
As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind –
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It's ironic that the lady who is known as “the woman in white” wears black in her only authenticated later- than- childhood portrait.
I really love the poetry of Emily Dickinson. In her poems, she talks about things profound. The best thing about her is that she let us see death and other “dark” subjects in a very different light.
Thanks for your comment! I really love her poetry, too.