Emily Dickinson is one of my favourite poets. However, she's not someone I would probably bring along for a long journey.
She had a fascination with death - and dwelled on it a fair bit. One of her editors ran out of her house after spending sometime with her - he found her morbid.
However, she does have a bright side. A little glimmer through the dark clouds.Here's one of her "positive" poems.
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
Emily Dickinson
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