Except the Heaven had come so near

Read 'Except the Heaven had come so near' by 'Emily Dickinson' and provide your summary and literary analysis in the comments section below.

Except the Heaven had come so near by Emily Dickinson

 Except the Heaven had come so near --
So seemed to choose My Door --
The Distance would not haunt me so --
I had not hoped -- before --

But just to hear the Grace depart --
I never thought to see --
Afflicts me with a Double loss --
'Tis lost -- and lost to me --

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