We Cover Thee, Sweet Face.

We cover thee, sweet face.
Not that we tire of thee,
But that thyself fatigue of us;
Remember, as thou flee,
We follow thee until
Thou notice us no more,
And then, reluctant, turn away
To con thee o'er and o'er,
And blame the scanty love
We were content to show,
Augmented, sweet, a hundred fold
If thou would'st take it now.

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, born on December 10, 1830, and died on May 15, 1886, was an American poet who is extensively known for her innovative and poignant use of language and form. Her work, largely unpublished and unknown during her lifetime, has since positioned her among the greatest American poets. Although she seldom left her home, her poetry delved deeply into themes of death, immortality, nature, and human consciousness. Dickinson's unique style continues to influence poets and readers today.

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson

Astra Castra.

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, Simple Poetry

The Contract.

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That Such Have Died Enables Us

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"The Heart Asks Pleasure First,"

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, Simple Poetry

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Me! Come! My dazzled face
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Me! Hear! My foreign ear
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The Daisy Follows Soft The Sun,

The daisy follows soft the sun,
And when his golden walk is done,
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With A Flower.

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You, unsuspecting, wear me too --
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