Midsummer, was it, when They died

Emily Dickinson

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Midsummer, was it, when They died—
A full, and perfect time—
The Summer closed upon itself
In Consummated Bloom—

The Corn, her furthest kernel filled
Before the coming Flail—
When These—leaned unto Perfectness—
Through Haze of Burial—

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  • teresewellish3

    Emily Dickinson's writing certainly is fascinating. Her metaphors always intrigue me and make me ponder. With this one, I'm a bit confused about the overall theme. Is she talking about the passage of time, or is it about an actual death? What do you all think?