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Twas such a little -- little boat

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Twas such a little -- little boat by Emily Dickinson

 'Twas such a little -- little boat
That toddled down the bay!
'Twas such a gallant -- gallant sea
That beckoned it away!

'Twas such a greedy, greedy wave
That licked it from the Coast --
Nor ever guessed the stately sails
My little craft was lost!

Form: Ballad

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