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The Spider as an Artist

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The Spider as an Artist by Emily Dickinson

 The Spider as an Artist
Has never been employed --
Though his surpassing Merit
Is freely certified

By every Broom and Bridget
Throughout a Christian Land --
Neglected Son of Genius
I take thee by the Hand --

Form: Lyric

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