Emily Dickinson

Dec. 10, 1830 - May 15, 1886

 

Why?

by Emily Dickinson

The murmur of a bee
A witchcraft yieldeth me.
If any ask me why,
'T were easier to die
Than tell.

The red upon the hill
Taketh away my will;
If anybody sneer,
Take care, for God is here,
That's all.

The breaking of the day
Addeth to my degree;
If any ask me how,
Artist, who drew me so,
Must tell!

Source:

Poems
Copyright 1890
Little, Brown, And Company, Boston