The Face in evanescence lain

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

The Face in evanescence lain

Is more distinct than ours —

And ours surrendered for its sake

As Capsules are for Flower's —

Or is it the confiding sheen

Dissenting to enamor us

Of Detriment divine?

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