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Poetry: Inspired by Emily Dickinson

by Melissa R. Bickel

Created on: April 04, 2010   Last Updated: April 12, 2010

Me? I like the last row.

I'm not the front row sort of gal;
I like the paler of the lights,
to be amongst the fewer known
maintaining dignity of write.

Lights too bright can blind one's eyes
and cause false pretenses to arise,
turning what was once so right
into a game of shameful pride.

Inspired  by Emily Dickinson's  "I'm Nobody! Who are you?"



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