Emily Dickinson - Why—do they shut Me out of Heaven? lyrics

248 Why—do they shut Me out of Heaven? Did I sing—too loud? But—I can say a little "Minor" Timid as a Bird! Wouldn't the Angels try me Just—once—more Just—see—if I troubled them But don't—shut the door! Oh, if I—were the Gentleman In the "White Robe" And they—were the little Hand—that knocked Could—I—forbid?