There is a shame of nobleness

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

      Confronting sudden pelf,—

A finer shame of ecstasy

Convicted of itself.


A best disgrace a brave man feels,

Acknowledged of the brave,—

One more "Ye Blessed" to be told;

But this involves the grave.

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