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1830–1886

IV.

Emily Dickinson

We cover thee, sweet face. Not that we tire of thee, But that thyself fatigue of us; Remember, as thou flee,

We follow thee until Thou notice us no more, And then, reluctant, turn away To con thee o'er and o'er,

And blame the scanty love We were content to show, Augmented, sweet, a hundred fold If thou would'st take it now.

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