Acres Quote by Emily Dickinson
“It was a quiet way - He asked if I was his - I made no answer of the tongue But answer of the eyes - And then He bore me on Before this mortal noise With swiftness, as of Chariots and distance, as of Wheels. This World did drop away As acres from the feet of one that leaneth from Balloon Upon an Ether Street. The Gulf behind was not, The Continents were new - Eternity was due. No Seasons were to us - It was not Night nor Morn - But Sunrise stopped upon the place And Fastened in Dawn.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished manuscript, circa 1860s
The poem describes a transcendent, silent communication that transcends ordinary speech, evoking a timeless, ethereal connection beyond physical constraints.
In simple terms: Silent, timeless connection beyond words.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep, non‑verbal understanding.
Themes
connection
silence
transcendence
timelessness
communication
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- intimate conversations
- artistic inspiration
- meditative moments
Key Concepts
intuition
spirituality
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize non‑verbal cues?
- When does silence become a barrier?
A Different Perspective
Silent communication can be misread, leading to isolation.
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