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He gave away his Life-
To Us-Gigantic Sum-
A trifle-in his own esteem-
But magnified-by Fame-
Until it burst the Hearts
That fancied they could hold-
When swift it slipped its limit-
And on the Heavens-unrolled-
'Tis Ours-to wince-and weep-
And wonder-and decay
By Blossoms gradual process-
He chose-Maturity-
And quickening-as we sowed-
Just obviated Bud-
And when We turned to note the Growth-
Broke-perfect-from the Pod-
He Gave Away His Life
Emily Dickinson
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