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Emily Dickinson · Poems

Poem 152 of 446 · Second Series: Life

Poem 37

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Talk with prudence to a beggar Of 'Potosi' and the mines! Reverently to the hungry Of your viands and your wines!

Cautious, hint to any captive You have passed enfranchised feet! Anecdotes of air in dungeons Have sometimes proved deadly sweet!

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