The Soul that hath a Guest

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

Doth seldom go abroad,

Diviner Crowd at home

Obliterate the need,

And courtesy forbid

A Host's departure, when

Upon Himself be visiting

The Emperor of Men!

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