The Truth -- is stirless --

Read 'The Truth -- is stirless --' by 'Emily Dickinson' and provide your summary and literary analysis in the comments section below.

The Truth -- is stirless -- by Emily Dickinson

 The Truth -- is stirless --
Other force -- may be presumed to move --
This -- then -- is best for confidence --
When oldest Cedars swerve --

And Oaks untwist their fists --
And Mountains -- feeble -- lean --
How excellent a Body, that
Stands without a Bone --

How vigorous a Force
That holds without a Prop --
Truth stays Herself -- and every man
That trusts Her -- boldly up --

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