The first Day that I was a Life - A poem by Emily Dickinson


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Emily Dickinson - The first Day that I was a Life

The first Day that I was a Life
I recollect it -- How still --
That last Day that I was a Life
I recollect it -- as well --

'Twas stiller -- though the first
Was still --
"Twas empty -- but the first
Was full --

This -- was my finallest Occasion --
But then
My tenderer Experiment
Toward Men --

"Which choose I"?
That -- I cannot say --
"Which choose They"?
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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 902. The first Day that I was a Life Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Comment 1 of 1, added on March 31st, 2005 at 8:20 AM. i really like this poem it is the best one on life samantha from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The first Day that I was a Life, has received one comment so far. Click here to read it, and perhaps post a comment of your own.

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 902. The first Day that I was a Life Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Last read: 2013-05-18 01:13:19 Viewed 3271 times. Added Jan 9 2004.

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