The power to console is not within corporeal reach - though its attempt is precious.
Emily DickinsonI started early, took my dog, And visited the sea; The mermaids in the basement Came out to look at me
Emily DickinsonA soft Sea washed around the House A Sea of Summer Air And rose and fell the magic Planks That sailed without a care โ For Captain was the Butterfly For Helmsman was the Bee And an entire universe For the delighted crew.
Emily DickinsonThere is a pain so utter, it swallows being up; The covers the abyss with a trance So memory can step around, across, upon it.
Emily Dickinson