The poem explores the idea of spiritual rebirth through love, where the speaker's heart is purified and transformed by their beloved. The poem describes this process as a baptism, suggesting a complete immersion in the emotions and sensations of love. The speaker's soul is cleansed of its imperfections and becomes one with the divine, achieving a state of spiritual enlightenment.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Autobiographical