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578 The Body grows without— The more convenient way— That if the Spirit—like to hide Its Temple stands, alway,
XCVI MY life closed twice before its c… It yet remains to see If Immortality unveil A third event to me,
92 My friend must be a Bird’— Because it flies! Mortal, my friend must be, Because it dies!
717 The Beggar Lad—dies early— It’s Somewhat in the Cold— And Somewhat in the Trudging feet… And haply, in the World—
734 If He were living—dare I ask— And how if He be dead— And so around the Words I went— Of meeting them—afraid—
528 Mine—by the Right of the White E… Mine—by the Royal Seal! Mine—by the sign in the Scarlet p… Bars—cannot conceal!
222 When Katie walks, this simple pai… When Katie runs unwearied they fo… When Katie kneels, their loving h… Ah! Katie! Smile at Fortune, wit…
376 Of Course—I prayed— And did God Care? He cared as much as on the Air A Bird—had stamped her foot—
229 A Burdock—clawed my Gown— Not Burdock’s—blame— But mine— Who went too near
256 If I’m lost—now That I was found— Shall still my transport be— That once—on me—those Jasper Gate…
731 “I want”—it pleaded—All its life— I want—was chief it said When Skill entreated it—the last— And when so newly dead—
190 He was weak, and I was strong—the… So He let me lead him in— I was weak, and He was strong the… So I let him lead me—Home.
Part One: Life LIII GOD gave a loaf to every bird, But just a crumb to me; I dare not eat it, though I starv…
737 The Moon was but a Chin of Gold A Night or two ago— And now she turns Her perfect Fac… Upon the World below—
Renunciation—is a piercing Virtue… The letting go A Presence—for an Expectation— Not now— The putting out of Eyes—
