The right to perish might be thought
An undisputed right —
Attempt it, and the Universe
Upon the opposite
Will concentrate its officers —
You cannot even die
But nature and mankind must pause
To pay you scrutiny.
The right to perish might be thought
Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem The right to perish might be thought
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