Introduction

Emily Dickinson was an American poet known for her unique style and themes of death and mortality. She lived much of her life in isolation, and while she was a prolific writer, only a few of her poems were published during her lifetime. Her poem “Truth Is as Old as God” is a profound meditation on the nature of truth and its relationship to the divine. In this poem, Dickinson presents truth as an eternal entity, co-existing with God. The poem suggests that truth, like God, is timeless and will endure as long as God does. It’s a powerful exploration of the divine nature of truth, and by seeking truth, Dickinson suggests, we are seeking a deeper understanding of the divine.

Reflection Questions

1. How does Dickinson portray the relationship between truth and God in the poem?
2. What does the poem suggest about the nature and significance of truth?
   
3. How does the poem reflect Dickinson’s broader themes of mortality and the divine?