The Spirit is the Conscious Ear.
We actually Hear
When We inspect — that’s audible —
That is admitted — Here —

For other Services — as Sound —
There hangs a smaller Ear
Outside the Castle — that Contain —
The other — only — Hear —

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem The Spirit is the Conscious Ear.

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