Quote by Emily Dickinson

If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off

Summary

In these few words, the quote captures the essence of the transformative power of poetry. It suggests that true poetry has the ability to evoke such intense emotions and experiences that it feels as though one's very being is profoundly affected. The metaphor of the top of the head being taken off symbolizes the idea of being opened up or deeply moved by a poem. It conveys the idea that when poetry truly resonates with us, it has the ability to touch us deeply and connect us to the profound essence of human emotions and experiences.

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Poetry

By Emily Dickinson

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