And with what body do they come? --

Read 'And with what body do they come? --' by 'Emily Dickinson' and provide your summary and literary analysis in the comments section below.

And with what body do they come? -- by Emily Dickinson

 "And with what body do they come?" --
Then they do come -- Rejoice!
What Door -- What Hour -- Run -- run -- My Soul!
Illuminate the House!

"Body!" Then real -- a Face and Eyes --
To know that it is them!
Paul knew the Man that knew the News --
He passed through Bethlehem --

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