The pungent atom in the Air
Admits of no debate —
All that is named of Summer Days
Relinquished our Estate —
For what Department of Delight
As positive are we
As Limit of Dominion
Or Dams — of Ecstasy —
The pungent atom in the Air
Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem The pungent atom in the Air
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