There's a certain Slant of light, Emily Dickinson

"There's a certain Slant of light," a poem by Emily Dickinson, explores the profound and often unsettling effect of a particular type of winter light. Dickinson personifies this light as an oppressive force that brings a "Heavenly Hurt," a kind of spiritual or emotional affliction that leaves no visible scars but deeply affects the soul. This poem delves into themes of despair, internal conflict, and the transient nature of life, expressed through Dickinson's signature enigmatic style. Poem: "There's a certain Slant of light" There's a certain Slant of light, Winter Afternoons – That oppresses, like the Heft Of Cathedral Tunes – Heavenly Hurt, it gives us – We can find no scar, But internal difference – Where the Meanings, are – None may teach it – Any – 'Tis the seal Despair – An imperial affliction Sent us of the Air – When it comes…