I lived on dread; to those who know
by Emily Dickinson
· (no date)
Published 01/07/1880
XXVI.
ILIVED on dread; to those who know
The stimulus there is
In danger, other impetus
Is numb and vital-less.
As 't were a spur upon the soul,
A fear will urge it where
To go without the spectre's aid
Were challenging despair.