Why—do they shut Me out of Heaven? lyrics
by Emily Dickinson
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Why—do they shut Me out of Heaven?
Did I sing—too loud?
But—I can say a little "Minor"
Timid as a Bird!
Wouldn't the Angels try me
Just—once—more
Just—see—if I troubled them
But don't—shut the door!
Oh, if I—were the Gentleman
In the "White Robe"
And they—were the little Hand—that knocked
Could—I—forbid?