"If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry"
- Emily Dickinson
About this Quote
This quote by Emily Dickinson talks to the power of poetry. She is saying that when she checks out or writes poetry, she feels a physical feeling that is so effective it is as if the top of her head has actually been taken off. This suggests that poetry has the capability to move her in a manner that is practically overwhelming. It is a tip that poetry can be a powerful force in our lives, capable of evoking strong feelings and inspiring us to think deeply about the world around us. Dickinson's quote is a testament to the power of poetry and its ability to move us in ways that are both physical and psychological.
This quote is written / told by Emily Dickinson between December 10, 1830 and May 15, 1886. She was a famous Poet from USA.
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