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1830–1886

XXVI.

Emily Dickinson

I lived on dread; to those who know The stimulus there is In danger, other impetus Is numb and vital-less.

As‘ t were a spur upon the soul, A fear will urge it where To go without the spectre's aid Were challenging despair.

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