That Distance Was Between Us

That Distance Was Between Us - meaning Summary

Inner Distance, Not Miles

Dickinson’s short poem argues that separation can be internal rather than geographical. The speaker insists the gap between two people is not measured by miles or physical obstacles but by will—an inner choice or force that creates distance. The reference to the equator emphasizes that no physical line can account for this separation. The poem emphasizes personal agency and the psychological origins of alienation.