Like mighty footlights burned the red

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

      At bases of the trees,—

The far theatricals of day

Exhibiting to these.


'T was universe that did applaud

While, chiefest of the crowd,

Enabled by his royal dress,

Myself distinguished God.

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