Copland: 12 Poems of Emily Dickinson - III. Why Do They Shut Me Out of Heaven?

Why do they shut me out of Heaven?

Did I sing too loud?

But I can sing 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!

Don't shut the door

Oh, if I were the gentleman in the white robes

And they were the little hand that knocked

Could I forbid?

Could I forbid?

Could I forbid?

Why do they shut me out of Heaven?

Did I sing too loud?