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A Charm invests a face

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A Charm invests a face

Imperfectly beheld—

The Lady dare not lift her Veil

For fear it be dispelled—

But peers beyond her mesh—

And wishes—and denies—

Lest Interview—annul a want

That Image—satisfies—

Written by

Emily Dickinson

1830-1886 / Female / American

LinesWords: 934

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