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Lyric Poem · Peace

Why—do they shut Me out of Heaven?

by Emily Dickinson

Why — do they shut Me out of Heaven?

Did I sing — too loud?

But — I can say a little "Minor"

Timid as a Bird!

Wouldn't the Angels try me —

Just — once — more —

Just — see — if I troubled them —

But don't — shut the door!

Oh, if I — were the Gentleman

In the "White Robe" —

And they — were the little Hand — that knocked —

Could — I — forbid?

This poem is in the public domain.

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