#Americans #Women #XIXCentury
I see thee better—in the Dark— I do not need a Light— The Love of Thee—a Prism be— Excelling Violet— I see thee better for the Years
I years had been from home, And now, before the door, I dared not open, lest a face I never saw before Stare vacant into mine
949 Under the Light, yet under, Under the Grass and the Dirt, Under the Beetle’s Cellar Under the Clover’s Root,
On my volcano grows the Grass A meditative spot - An acre for a Bird to choose Would be the General thought - How red the Fire rocks below -
737 The Moon was but a Chin of Gold A Night or two ago— And now she turns Her perfect Fac… Upon the World below—
LXXIX I YEARS had been from home, And now, before the door, I dared not open, lest a face I never saw before
785 They have a little Odor—that to m… Is metre—nay—’tis melody— And spiciest at fading—indicate— A Habit—of a Laureate—
I watched the Moon around the Hou… Until upon a Pane— She stopped—a Traveller’s privile… And there upon I gazed—as at a stranger—
595 Like Mighty Foot Lights—burned t… At Bases of the Trees— The far Theatricals of Day Exhibiting—to These—
61 Papa above! Regard a Mouse O’erpowered by the Cat! Reserve within thy kingdom
XIX I STARTED early, took my dog, And visited the sea; The mermaids in the basement Came out to look at me,
A Counterfeit– a Plated Person… I would not be - Whatever strata of Iniquity My Nature underlie - Truth is good Health - and Safet…
I held a Jewel in my fingers’— And went to sleep’— The day was warm, and winds were p… I said 'Twill keep’— I woke’—and chid my honest fingers…
788 Joy to have merited the Pain— To merit the Release— Joy to have perished every step— To Compass Paradise—
878 The Sun is gay or stark According to our Deed. If Merry, He is merrier— If eager for the Dead
