by Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886)
Language: English
Death is a dialogue between The spirit and the dust. "Dissolve," says Death. The Spirit, "Sir, I have another trust." Death doubts it, argues from the ground. The Spirit turns away, Just laying off, for evidence, An overcoat of clay.
Composition:
- Set to music by Gary Bachlund (b. 1947), "Dialogue", 2010 [ mezzo-soprano and piano ], from Of Time and Eternity, no. 4
Text Authorship:
- by Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886), no title
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This text was added to the website: 2011-12-28
Line count: 8
Word count: 40