Growth of Man — like Growth of Nature —
Gravitates within —
Atmosphere, and Sun endorse it —
Bit it stir — alone —
Each — its difficult Ideal
Must achieve — Itself —
Through the solitary prowess
Of a Silent Life —
Effort — is the sole condition —
Patience of Itself —
Patience of opposing forces —
And intact Belief —
Looking on — is the Department
Of its Audience —
But Transaction — is assisted
By no Countenance —
(Emily Dickinson)
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