Find quotes from this poem, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.
Suffering Quotes
I could not tell the Date of Mine—It feels so old a pain— (7-8)
Exploration Quotes
I measure every Grief I meet With narrow, probing, Eyes—I wonder if It weighs like Mine—Or has an Easier size. (1-4)
Death Quotes
And whether—could They choose between—It would not be—to die— (11-12)
Time Quotes
I wonder if They bore it long—Or did it just begin— (5-6)