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Emily Dickinson · Poems

Poem 3 of 446 · First Series: Life

Rouge Et Noir

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Soul, wilt thou toss again? By just such a hazard Hundreds have lost, indeed, But tens have won an all.

Angels' breathless ballot Lingers to record thee; Imps in eager caucus Raffle for my soul.

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