Soul Wilt thou toss again?

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Soul Wilt thou toss again? by Emily Dickinson

 Soul, Wilt thou toss again?
By just such a hazard
Hundreds have lost indeed --
But tens have won an all --

Angel's breathless ballot
Lingers to record thee --
Imps in eager Caucus
Raffle for my Soul!

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