Paradise is that old mansion
Many owned before —
Occupied by each an instant
Then reversed the Door —
Bliss is frugal of her Leases
Adam taught her Thrift
Bankrupt once through his excesses —
Paradise is that old mansion
Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem Paradise is that old mansion
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