Railway Train

Railway Train

by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson's "The Railway Train" is a short poem that uses the imagery of a train journey to explore themes of mortality and the passage of time. The poem is notable for its use of unconventional punctuation and capitalization, as well as its stark and evocative imagery. The train's journey is presented as a metaphor for the journey of life, with its stops and starts symbolizing the moments of joy, sorrow, and uncertainty that we all experience. The poem's concluding lines suggest a sense of wonder and mystery, as the speaker contemplates the vastness of the universe and the fleeting nature of human life.

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Emily Dickinson

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Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was an American poet. Little known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massa...

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