Sunset at Night — is natural —
But Sunset on the Dawn
Reverses Nature — Master —
So Midnight’s — due — at Noon.

Eclipses be — predicted —
And Science bows them in —
But do one face us suddenly —
Jehovah’s Watch — is wrong.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem Sunset at Night — is natural

2 Comments

  1. michele says:

    well i have to disagree with emily on this poem because she says that jehovahs watch is wrong, i dont think so!

  2. Warren Pickett says:

    This beutifully composed heartfelt piece of work is simply incredible!

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