Lyric Poem · Peace
So much of Heaven has gone from Earth
So much of Heaven has gone from Earth
That there must be a Heaven
If only to enclose the Saints
To Affidavit given.
The Missionary to the Mole
Must prove there is a Sky
Location doubtless he would plead
But what excuse have I?
Too much of Proof affronts Belief
The Turtle will not try
Unless you leave him — then return
And he has hauled away.
This poem is in the public domain.
“So much of Heaven has gone from Earth” by Emily Dickinson — quilloak.com/poems/so-much-of-heaven-has-gone-from-earth
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