The Life that tied too tight escapes
Will ever after run
With a prudential look behind
And spectres of the Rein —
The Horse that scents the living Grass
And sees the Pastures smile
Will be retaken with a shot
If he is caught at all —

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem The Life that tied too tight escapes

1 Comment

  1. jonna lisa lagdameo says:

    it was really good….i could really relaye about it…it was kinda sentimental to me…..coz it focuses life and its connection.bravo!

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