Emily Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886 / Amherst / Massachusetts)

poet Emily Dickinson
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Tell All The Truth

Tell all the truth but tell it slant,
Success in circuit lies,
Too bright for our infirm delight
The truth's superb surprise;

As lightning to the children eased
With explanation kind,
The truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind.

Emily Dickinson
Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003


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