A Throe Upon The Features, By: Emily Dickinson September 27, 2026 by Editors A throe upon the featuresA hurry in the breath,An ecstasy of partingDenominated “Death,” — An anguish at the mention,Which, when to patience grown,I ‘ve known permission givenTo rejoin its own. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Related