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Paradise is that old mansion

By Emily Dickinson

 Paradise is that old mansion
Many owned before --
Occupied by each an instant
Then reversed the Door --
Bliss is frugal of her Leases
Adam taught her Thrift
Bankrupt once through his excesses --

Form: Lyric

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