Go slow, my soul, to feed thyself

by Emily Dickinson · (no date)
Published 01/07/1880

Go slow, my soul, to feed thyself

Upon his rare approach —

Go rapid, lest Competing Death

Prevail upon the Coach —

Go timid, should his final eye

Determine thee amiss —

Go boldly — for thou paid'st his price

Redemption — for a Kiss —

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