How far is it to Heaven?
As far as Death this way --
Of River or of Ridge beyond
Was no discovery.
How far is it to Hell?
As far as Death this way --
How far left hand the Sepulchre
Defies Topography.
Classic poem
How far is it to Heaven?
Public domain/Source
About this poem
- First line
- How far is it to Heaven?
- Poet
- Emily Dickinson
- Themes
- nature, death, faith, choice
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