The Poems of Emily Dickinson, Variorum Edition, Franklin, 1998
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Inconceivably solemn!Things so gay Pierce - by the very Press Of Imagery - Their far Parades -halt order on the eyeWith a mute Pomp - A pleading Pageantry - Flags, are a brave sight - But no true Eye Ever went by One -Steadily - Music's triumphant - Buta the fine Ear achesWinces with delight The Drums to hear -Are Drums too near -