Blocked Quote by Emily Dickinson
“And then--a Day as huge As Yesterdays in pairs, Unrolled its horror in my face-- Until it blocked my eyes”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished poems, Emily Dickinson, 1862
The speaker confronts an overwhelming, terrifying experience that feels all-encompassing and blinding.
In simple terms: A huge, frightening day overwhelms the speaker.
Key Takeaway
Abrace the intensity of overwhelming moments.
Themes
fear
overwhelm
perception
Mood
introspective
haunting
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative inspiration
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
existential dread
sensory overload
time perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you face overwhelming fear?
- What does “blocked my eyes” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Even intense horror can be processed through expression.
![“[Sport officials] blocked their support of us. But those individuals [ Muhammad Ali, the Jim Browns, the Bill Russells, Kareem Abdul Jabbar ] were old enough, they were wise enough, and they knew their history and this is why they came out in support of us, because they knew that we had our finger…” quote by John Carlos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/13b/john-carlos-16923_bills_sport-officials-blocked-their-support-of_4987.jpg)
