Publication-is the Auction
Of the Mind of Man-
Poverty-be justifying
For so foul a thing
Possibly-but We-would rather
From Our Garret go
White-Unto the White Creator-
Than invest-Our Snow-
Thought belong to Him who gave it-
Then-to Him Who bear
Its Corporeal illustration-Sell
The Royal Air-
In the Parcel-Be the Merchant
Of the Heavenly Grace-
But reduce no Human Spirit
To Disgrace of Price-
(Emily Dickinson)
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