Sleep Is Supposed To Be
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"Sleep Is Supposed To Be" is a poem by Emily Dickinson that explores the nature of sleep and dreams. The poem begins with the speaker describing sleep as a time of peace and tranquility, a time when we are free from the cares of the world. However, the speaker also suggests that sleep is a time of mystery and uncertainty, a time when we are not fully aware of ourselves or our surroundings. The poem ends with the speaker wondering what happens to us when we sleep, and whether we are truly conscious of our own existence during that time.Book Details
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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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