My Wars Are Laid Away in Books
My Wars Are Laid Away in Books: The Life of Emily Dickinson
Reds and pinks do not behave merely as symbols of love, passion, or warmth. With Emily, they behave as matter.
Emily lingers in collective cells, exposing tissue, inflammation, abrasion—healing not yet complete; beautiful still.
Emily’s reds are not applied to persuade.
Emily is red—arriving as evidence.