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Dickinson, Emily

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

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The Life that tied too tight escapes

 The Life that tied too tight escapes
Will ever after run
With a prudential look behind
And spectres of the Rein --
The Horse that scents the living Grass
And sees the Pastures smile
Will be retaken with a shot
If he is caught at all --



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