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Dickinson, Emily

One of the quintessential American poets of the 19th century.. American poet

Email Poem - The Black Berry -- wears a Thorn in his side --Email Poem

The Black Berry -- wears a Thorn in his side --

 The Black Berry -- wears a Thorn in his side --
But no Man heard Him cry --
He offers His Berry, just the same
To Partridge -- and to Boy --

He sometimes holds upon the Fence --
Or struggles to a Tree --
Or clasps a Rock, with both His Hands --
But not for Sympathy --

We -- tell a Hurt -- to cool it --
This Mourner -- to the Sky
A little further reaches -- instead --
Brave Black Berry --



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