Of freckled human nature..............

WHAT soft, cherubic creatures   These gentlewomen are! One would as soon assault a plush   Or violate a star.    Such dimity convictions,         5   A horror so refined Of freckled human nature,   Of Deity ashamed,—    It’s such a common glory,   A fisherman’s degree!         10 Redemption, brittle lady,   Be so, ashamed of thee. -Emily Dickinson Heard this poem at church yesterday.  This analysis of her meaning might give you an idea why.