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The Face in evanescence lain

Emily Dickinson

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The Face in evanescence lain
Is more distinct than ours—
And ours surrendered for its sake
As Capsules are for Flower's—
Or is it the confiding sheen
Dissenting to enamor us
Of Detriment divine?

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:21 PM | Viewed: 6988 times

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