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Because I Could Not Stop for Death

 

 

 

            In Emily Dickinson’s “Because I Could not Stop for Death,” she poetically expresses her thoughts on death.

To Emily death is not something that should be feared. She displays this by portraying death as a man, a man that takes her out on a date.

He is not cruel and evil, but kind and gentle. He is respectful towards her and gently guides her to her grave. While most people think of darkness and gloom

When death is mentioned, Emily sees it as another part of life.

            I personally agree with Emily Dickinson on the matter of death. It’s understandable for those who are not sure of where they are going, or are not

aware of the reality of Heaven and Hell that they should be afraid. For those who are sure of where they are going I believe it is the pain before their death that they fear rather than death itself. But for those who are saved by the blood of Christ there is a peace and I know this peace.

Death is merely a door into eternal paradise. In fact, death can even be something to look forward to at times. It is only something that will happen once in

every person’s life. Once I walk through that doorway of death I will finally be free of all that is not good in this world, and that is something to look forward to.