Poem by Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (1830-1886)




A Book.

 

    There is no frigate like a book
    To take us lands away,
    Nor any coursers like a page
    Of prancing poetry.
    This traverse may the poorest take
    Without oppress of toll;
    How frugal is the chariot
    That bears a human soul!

 

 

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Ah, the joys of perusing "prancing poetry" and travelling across the world from the comforts of our rooms.

This is perhaps the only Dickinson poem that's so accessible and doesn't wallow in obscure imagery. Curiously enough, there aren't any dashes — in this one — which is her otherwise signature style.

Thanks for posting!
2022-04-01