Emily Dickinson

Afraid! Of whom am I afraid?

608 Afraid! Of whom am I afraid? Not Death — for who is He? The Porter of my Father's Lodge As much abasheth me! Of Life? 'Twere odd I fear [a] thing That comprehendeth me In one or two existences — As Deity decree — Of Resurrection? Is the East Afraid to trust the Morn With her fastidious forehead? As soon impeach my Crown!