Quote by Emily Dickinson

If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry. If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire

Summary

This quote by Emily Dickinson captures the essence of the profound impact poetry can have on an individual. It suggests that when reading a book or poem that evokes overwhelming emotions, such as an intense chill or a sensation of one's mind being blown away, it signifies the presence of poetry. Dickinson emphasizes that poetry possesses the power to stir and deeply affect the reader, leaving an imprint that cannot easily be forgotten or ignored.

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