Far from Love the Heavenly Father
Leads the Chosen Child,
Oftener through Realm of Briar
Than the Meadow mild.
Oftener by the Claw of Dragon
Than the Hand of Friend
Guides the Little One predestined
To the Native Land.
Far from Love the Heavenly Father
Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem Far from Love the Heavenly Father
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