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1830–1886

A PORTRAIT.

Emily Dickinson

A face devoid of love or grace, A hateful, hard, successful face, A face with which a stone Would feel as thoroughly at ease

As were they old acquaintances, — First time together thrown.

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A PORTRAIT. · Emily Dickinson · Poetry Cove