"The Brain – is wider than the Sky – For – put them side by side – The one the other will contain With ease – and You – beside –"

"The Frost of Death was on the Pane – He had a Face of Glass –"

"The Soul has Bandaged moments – When too appalled to stir – She feels some ghastly Fright come up And stop to look at her –"

"I am glad you are not a poet. I mean, I am glad you are not a poet. It is a terrible thing to be a poet."

"To hang our head – ostensibly – And hide our Eyes – and weep – Is but a Ruse – to make our Pain The more acute – and deep –"