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My best Acquaintances are those

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My best Acquaintances are those by Emily Dickinson

 My best Acquaintances are those
With Whom I spoke no Word --
The Stars that stated come to Town
Esteemed Me never rude
Although to their Celestial Call
I failed to make reply --
My constant -- reverential Face
Sufficient Courtesy.

Form: Free verse

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