When I Hoped I Feared, By: Emily Dickinson October 8, 2026 by Editors When I hoped I feared,Since I hoped I dared;Everywhere aloneAs a church remain;Spectre cannot harm,Serpent cannot charm;He deposes doom,Who hath suffered him. 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