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Between the form of Life and Life

Emily Dickinson

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Between the form of Life and Life
The difference is as big
As Liquor at the Lip between
And Liquor in the Jug
The latter—excellent to keep—
But for ecstatic need
The corkless is superior—
I know for I have tried

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:12 PM | Viewed: 8097 times

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