XXXVI I NEVER hear the word “escape” Without a quicker blood, A sudden expectation, A flying attitude.

756 One Blessing had I than the rest So larger to my Eyes That I stopped gauging—satisfied— For this enchanted size—

785 They have a little Odor—that to m… Is metre—nay—’tis melody— And spiciest at fading—indicate— A Habit—of a Laureate—

539 The Province of the Saved Should be the Art—To save— Through Skill obtained in Themsel… The Science of the Grave

781 To wait an Hour—is long— If Love be just beyond— To wait Eternity—is short— If Love reward the end—

339 I tend my flowers for thee— Bright Absentee! My Fuchsia’s Coral Seams Rip—while the Sower—dreams—

I started Early– Took my Dog – And visited the Sea - The Mermaids in the Basement Came out to look at me - And Frigates - in the Upper Floo…

281 ’Tis so appalling—it exhilarates— So over Horror, it half Captivate… The Soul stares after it, secure— A Sepulchre, fears frost, no more…

373 I’m saying every day “If I should be a Queen, tomorrow… I’d do this way— And so I deck, a little,

444 It feels a shame to be Alive— When Men so brave—are dead— One envies the Distinguished Dust… Permitted—such a Head—

220 Could I—then—shut the door— Lest my beseeching face—at last— Rejected—be—of Her?