Too Scanty 'twas to Die for Youby Emily Dicksinson
Too scanty ’twas to die for you,
The merest Greek could that.
The living, Sweet, is costlier—
I offer even that—
The Dying, is a trifle, past,
But living, this include
The dying multifold—without
The Respite to be dead.
Lady In Blue
11 years ago
How beautiful! I *heart* poetry!
ReplyDelete~Gianna
I do too! If you have any poems to recommend, let me know! I am always looking for more poems to post on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThere's something about Emily Dickinson's poetry that absoultely intrigues me . . .
ReplyDeleteShe's so mysterious and quirky!
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