So much Summer
Me for showing
Illegitimate —
Would a Smile’s minute bestowing
Too exorbitant
To the Lady
With the Guinea
Look — if She should know
Crumb of Mine
A Robin’s Larder
Would suffice to stow —
(Emily Dickinson)
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