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In her own words

Safe in their Alabaster Chambers

Emily Dickinson · 1830-1886

Safe in their Alabaster Chambers –Untouched by Morning – and untouched by Noon –Sleep the meek members of the Resurrection –Rafter of Satin – and Roof of Stone –
Grand go the Years, in the Crescent – above them –Worlds scoop their Arcs – and Firmaments – row –Diadems – drop – and Doges – surrender –Soundless as Dots, On a Disc of Snow –

See it in her own handBoston Public Library, page 1 of 2

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