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Emily Dickinson · Poems

Poem 272 of 446 · Second Series: Time and Eternity

Requiem

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Taken from men this morning, Carried by men to-day, Met by the gods with banners Who marshalled her away.

One little maid from playmates, One little mind from school, -- There must be guests in Eden; All the rooms are full.

Far as the east from even, Dim as the border star, -- Courtiers quaint, in kingdoms, Our departed are.

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