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The Soul that hath a Guest

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The Soul that hath a Guest by Emily Dickinson

 The Soul that hath a Guest
Doth seldom go abroad --
Diviner Crowd at Home --
Obliterate the need --

And Courtesy forbid
A Host's departure when
Upon Himself be visiting
The Emperor of Men --

Form: Lyric

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