They ask but our Delight

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They ask but our Delight—
The Darlings of the Soil
And grant us all their Countenance
For a penurious smile.

poem by Emily Dickinson
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The Definition of Beauty is

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The Definition of Beauty is
That Definition is none—
Of Heaven, easing Analysis,
Since Heaven and He are one.

poem by Emily Dickinson
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How fortunate the Grave

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How fortunate the Grave—
All Prizes to obtain—
Successful certain, if at last,
First Suitor not in vain.

poem by Emily Dickinson
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Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all.

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Surgeons must be very careful

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Surgeons must be very careful
When they take the knife!
Underneath their fine incisions
Stirs the Culprit—Life!

poem by Emily Dickinson
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While Asters—

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While Asters—
On the Hill—
Their Everlasting fashions—set—
And Covenant Gentians—Frill!

poem by Emily Dickinson
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Before He comes we weigh the Time!

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Before He comes we weigh the Time!
'Tis Heavy and 'tis Light.
When He depart, an Emptiness
Is the prevailing Freight.

poem by Emily Dickinson
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He ate and drank the precious Words, his Spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor, nor that his frame was Dust.

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I hide myself within my flower

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I hide myself within my flower,
That fading from your Vase,
You, unsuspecting, feel for me—
Almost a loneliness.

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Hope is the thing with feathers -- that perches in the soul -- and sings the tune without words -- and never stops, at all.

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