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The lonesome for they know not What

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The lonesome for they know not What—

The Eastern Exiles—be—

Who strayed beyond the Amber line

Some madder Holiday—

 

And ever since—the purple Moat

They strive to climb—in vain—

As Birds—that tumble from the clouds

Do fumble at the strain—

 

The Blessed Ether—taught them—

Some Transatlantic Morn—

When Heaven—was too common—to miss—

Too sure—to dote upon!

Written by
Emily Dickinson
1830-1886 / Female / American
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