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Emily Dickinson · Poems

Poem 223 of 446 · Second Series: Nature

The Rat

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The rat is the concisest tenant. He pays no rent, -- Repudiates the obligation, On schemes intent.

Balking our wit To sound or circumvent, Hate cannot harm A foe so reticent.

Neither decree Prohibits him, Lawful as Equilibrium.

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