This that would greet—an hour ago—, by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

This that would greet—an hour ago—

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This that would greet—an hour ago—

Is quaintest Distance—now—

Had it a Guest from Paradise—

Nor glow, would it, nor bow—

Had it a notice from the Noon

Nor beam would it nor warm—

Match me the Silver Reticence—

Match me the Solid Calm—

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