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1830–1886

XLI.

Emily Dickinson

Like mighty footlights burned the red At bases of the trees, — The far theatricals of day Exhibiting to these.

‘ T was universe that did applaud While, chiefest of the crowd, Enabled by his royal dress, Myself distinguished God.

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