Father, I bring thee not myself

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

      That were the little load;

I bring thee the imperial heart

      I had not strength to hold.


The heart I cherished in my own

      Till mine too heavy grew,

Yet strangest, heavier since it went,

      Is it too large for you?

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