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Dickinson,
Emily
One of the quintessential American poets of the 19th century.. American poet
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Success is counted sweetest
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Written by:
Emily
Dickinson
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Success is counted sweetest
By those who ne'er succeed.
To comprehend a nectar
Requires sorest need.
Not one of all the purple Host
Who took the Flag today
Can tell the definition
So clear of Victory
As he defeated -- dying --
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Burst agonized and clear!
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