Except the Heaven had come so near

Except the Heaven had come so near -- So seemed to choose My Door -- The Distance would not haunt me so -- I had not hoped -- before --

But just to hear the Grace depart -- I never thought to see -- Afflicts me with a Double loss -- 'Tis lost -- and lost to me --

Emily Dickinson

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