I cannot be ashamed
Because I cannot see
The love you offer —
Magnitude
Reverses Modesty

And I cannot be proud
Because a Height so high
Involves Alpine
Requirements
And Services of Snow.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem I cannot be ashamed

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