Death Quote by Emily Dickinson
““There is a pain – so utter – It swallows substance up – Then covers the Abyss with Trance – So Memory can step Around – across – opon it – As one within a Swoon – Goes safely – where an open eye – Would drop Him – Bone by Bone.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “There is a pain …” (Untitled), 1862
The poem portrays pain as an overwhelming force that masks reality, yet memory can navigate through it like a trance.
In simple terms: Pain hides truth, but memory can move around it.
Key Takeaway
Allow memory to guide you through suffering.
Themes
pain
memory
perception
transcendence
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- trauma healing
- mindfulness
- creative expression
Key Concepts
psychology
poetry
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can memory truly bypass pain?
- What does “the Abyss” symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Memory may be unreliable, leading to distortion.
