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The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson by Emily Dickinson
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As from the earth the light Balloon
Asks nothing but release—
Ascension that for which it was,
Its soaring Residence.
The spirit looks upon the Dust
That fastened it so long
With indignation,
As a Bird
Defrauded of its song.
Book: The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson by Emily Dickinson
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