Elijahs Wagon knew no thill

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Elijahs Wagon knew no thill by Emily Dickinson

 Elijah's Wagon knew no thill
Was innocent of Wheel
Elijah's horses as unique
As was his vehicle --

Elijah's journey to portray
Expire with him the skill
Who justified Elijah
In feats inscrutable --

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