Author Emily Dickinson 71 A throe upon the features— A hurry in the breath— An ecstasy of parting Denominated "Death"— An anguish at the mention Which when to patience grown, I've known permission given To rejoin its own. Tags death Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments