I could bring You Jewels—had I a mind to—, by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

I could bring You Jewels—had I a mind to—

697

I could bring You Jewels—had I a mind to—

But You have enough—of those—

I could bring You Odors from St. Domingo—

Colors—from Vera Cruz—

Berries of the Bahamas—have I—

But this little Blaze

Flickering to itself—in the Meadow—

Suits Me—more than those—

Never a Fellow matched this Topaz—

And his Emerald Swing—

Dower itself—for Bobadilo—

Better—Could I bring?

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