
The Missing All—prevented Me (985) Emily Dickinson
"The Missing All—prevented Me (985)" by Emily Dickinson is a poignant exploration of loss and longing, expressing the profound impact of absence on the human experience. The lyrical meaning delves into themes of grief and the emotional void left by loved ones. Unique elements include Dickinson's signature use of slant rhyme and unconventional punctuation. #Poetry

The Missing All—prevented Me
From missing minor Things.
If nothing larger than a World's
Departure from a Hinge—
Or Sun's extinction, be observed—
'Twas not so large that I
Could lift my Forehead from my work
For Curiosity.
From missing minor Things.
If nothing larger than a World's
Departure from a Hinge—
Or Sun's extinction, be observed—
'Twas not so large that I
Could lift my Forehead from my work
For Curiosity.
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