Unmoved — she notes the Chariots — pausing —
At her low Gate —
Unmoved — an Emperor be kneeling
Upon her Mat —
These lines are from the poem "This is my letter to the World" by Emily Dickinson. The poem explores the idea of communication and the relationship between the individual and the wider world.
The lines you have quoted describe the speaker's sense of detachment from the world around her. She observes the comings and goings of people, including an emperor who kneels before her but remains unmoved by their actions.
The phrase "Unmoved - she notes the Chariots - pausing - At her low Gate" suggests that the speaker is detached from the world of material possessions and worldly power and is content to observe it from a distance. The image of an emperor kneeling before her reinforces this idea, suggesting that the speaker is above such displays of power and wealth.
The poem can be interpreted as reflecting on the human condition and the communication limitations between individuals.
N E X T
I've known her — from an ample nation —
Choose One —
Then — close the Valves of her attention —
Like Stone —
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