We learned the Whole of Love —
The Alphabet — the Words —
A Chapter — then the mighty Book —
Then — Revelation closed —
But in Each Other’s eyes
An Ignorance beheld —
Diviner than the Childhood’s —
And each to each, a Child —
Attempted to expound
What Neither — understood —
Alas, that Wisdom is so large —
And Truth — so manifold!
(Emily Dickinson)
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