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My Poet WebquestEmily Dickinson (18301886) Student #1February 4, 2013Ms. CabreraEmily Dickinson (18301886)By the 1860s, Dickinson lived in almost total physical isolation

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The Later Years (1865-1886)

Heart, we will forget him!Heart, we will forget him!You an I, tonight!You may forget the warmth he gave,I will forget the light.

When you have done, pray tell meThat I my thoughts may dim;Haste! lest while you're lagging.I may remember him!

I heard a Fly buzzwhen I diedI heard a Fly buzzwhen I diedThe Stillness in the Room Was like theStillness in the Air Between theHeaves of Storm The Eyes aroundhad wrung themdry And Breaths were gathering firmFor that last Onsetwhen the King Bewitnessedin the Room I willed my KeepsakesSigned awayWhat portions of me be Assignableandthen it was There interposed a Fly With Blueuncertain stumbling BuzzBetween the lightand me And then theWindows failedand then I could not see tosee

Wild Nights Wild Nights!Wild Nights Wild Nights!Were I with theeWild Nights should beOur luxury!Futile the winds To a heart in port Done with the compass Done with the chart!Rowing in Eden Ah, the sea!Might I moor Tonight In thee!

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