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I measure every Grief I meet

by Emily Dickinson

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I measure every Grief I meet Quotes

Find quotes from this poem, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.

Suffering Quotes

I could not tell the Date of Mine—It feels so old a pain— (7-8)

Exploration Quotes

I measure every Grief I meet With narrow, probing, Eyes—I wonder if It weighs like Mine—Or has an Easier size. (1-4)

Death Quotes

And whether—could They choose between—It would not be—to die— (11-12)

Time Quotes

I wonder if They bore it long—Or did it just begin— (5-6)