The Soul Unto Itself

by Emily Dickinson


The Soul unto itself
Is an imperial friend –
Or the most agonizing Spy –
An Enemy – could send –

Secure against its own –
No treason it can fear –
Itself – its Sovereign – of itself
The Soul should stand in Awe –

I chose this poem because it made me think about myself and i realized that the poem was very true. Many times people have internal conflicts or battles with themselves and i think this poem demonstrates how your soul can either be intertwined with you or can be completely seperate. I did not fully understand the whole poem but i get the gists. I think that you can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Your soul can make you question yourself and either drive you nuts or keep you sane.