Escape Is Such a Thankful Word

Escape Is Such a Thankful Word - meaning Summary

Escape as Salvation

Emily Dickinson’s short poem treats the idea of "Escape" as a comforting, almost spiritual refuge. The speaker meditates at night, imagining escape as a basket that catches the heart when life suddenly ends or changes. The emphasis is not on dramatic rescue but on being saved; the word itself becomes a dependable consolation on which the speaker can rest. The tone is quiet, contemplative, and thankful for the possibility of release.