I heard a Fly buzz
by Emily Dickinson
I heard a Fly buzz – when I died – I willed my Keepsakes – Signed away
The Stillness in the Room What portions of me be
Was like the Stillness in the Air – Assignable – and then it was
Between the Heaves of Storm – There interposed a Fly –
The Eyes around – had wrung them dry – With Blue – uncertain stumbling Buzz –
And Breaths were gathering firm Between the light – and me –
For that last Onset – when the King And then the Windows failed – and then
Be witnessed – in the Room – I could not see to see –
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