Shannon Claire MorelliThe pendulum wall clock ticked and the ancient refrigerator clicked on. From outside came the low mooing of a cow. Such peace, thought Emily.
About This Quote
The pendulum wall clock ticked and the ancient refrigerator clicked on. From outside came the low mooing of a cow. Such peace, thought Emily. This quote is by Emily Dickinson.This quote was about her life and how she found peace in her life.
The first half of the quote describes how the pendulum clock ticked and the ancient refrigerator clicked on, creating a soothing sound. The second half describes how her peace was disturbed by the low mooing of a cow outside, which is an example of nature's beauty.
Source: Heaven Awaits
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