Wednesday, August 19, 2015

#764 as Solace



My Life had stood - a Loaded Gun (764)

My Life had stood - a Loaded Gun -
In Corners - till a Day
The Owner passed - identified -
And carried Me away -

And now We roam in Sovreign Woods -
And now We hunt the Doe -
And every time I speak for Him
The Mountains straight reply -

And do I smile, such cordial light
Opon the Valley glow -
It is as a Vesuvian face
Had let it’s pleasure through -

And when at Night - Our good Day done -
I guard My Master’s Head -
’Tis better than the Eider Duck’s
Deep Pillow - to have shared -

To foe of His - I’m deadly foe -
None stir the second time -
On whom I lay a Yellow Eye -
Or an emphatic Thumb -

Though I than He - may longer live
He longer must - than I -
For I have but the power to kill,
Without - the power to die -

Emily Dickinson 

9 comments:

  1. I love to see these pictures when your kids are on gathered on your bed. Like a little safe and warm boat in the middle of the world.
    And those blue toenails, or is it purple - smashing!

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  2. I love Liv's comment about your bed being like a warm boat for your kids...that is often how I think of my own bed...a refuge. I hope all goes well for Sophie with the new aide...

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  3. That photograph is wonderful. Such connection and love.

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  4. The photograph and words are perfect.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  5. This is the perfect pairing of word and image.❤

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  6. Mmmmm. That photo is exquisite. Your boys have grown up with their hearts wide open to their sister. They are better men for it.

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  7. What a photo: You and your children intertwined body and soul.

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