Quote by Emily Dickinson

Drab Habitation of Whom? Tabernacle or Tomb -- or Dome of Worm -- or Porch of Gnome -- or some Elf's Catacomb?

Drab Habitation of Whom? Tabernacle or Tomb -- or Dome of Wo

Summary

This quote, by Emily Dickinson, raises questions about the nature of our existence and the significance of our physical bodies. Dickinson challenges the idea that our earthly abode is simply a mundane dwelling for a mere mortal. By presenting various metaphors, such as tabernacle, tomb, dome, porch, and catacomb, she highlights the ambiguity and mystery surrounding our earthly presence. The quote invites contemplation on whether our bodies are temporary containers, monuments to death, shelters for ethereal beings, or mystical resting places created by fantastical creatures. It emphasizes the poetic and philosophical exploration of the human condition.

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