The Devil, had he fidelity

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

Would be the finest friend—

Because he has ability,

But Devils cannot mend.

Perfidy is the virtue

That would he but resign,—

The Devil, so amended,

Were durably divine.

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