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I cannot be ashamed

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I cannot be ashamed by Emily Dickinson

 I cannot be ashamed
Because I cannot see
The love you offer --
Magnitude
Reverses Modesty

And I cannot be proud
Because a Height so high
Involves Alpine
Requirements
And Services of Snow.

Form: Free verse

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