Fascicle Two, Sheet 4f

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Emily Dickinson, photography, Poetry

Baffled for just a day or two–
Embarrassed–not afraid–
Encounter in my garden
An unexpected Maid.

She beckons, and the woods start–
She nods, and all begin–
Surely, such a country
I was never in!
~~Emily Dickinson, c. spring 1859

Fascicle Two, Sheet 4e

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Angel, Cemetery, Emily Dickinson, photography, Poetry

Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.

Once more, my now bewildered Dove
Bestirs her puzzled wings.
Once more, her mistress, on the deep
Her troubled questions flings–

Thrice to the floating casement
The Patriarch’s bird returned–
Courage! My brave Columba!
There may yet be Land!
~~Emily Dickinson, c. spring 1859

Fascicle Two, Sheet 4d

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Arizona, cactus, Emily Dickinson, photography, Poetry

Prickly Pear cactus at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson.

Heart! We will forget him!
You and I–tonight!
You may forget the warmth he gave–
I will forget the light!

When you have done, pray tell me
That I may straight begin!
Haste! lest while you’re lagging
I remember him!
~~Emily Dickinson, c. spring 1859

Fascicle Two, Sheet 4c

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Angel, Bonaventure, Cemetery, Emily Dickinson, photography, Poetry

I keep my pledge.
I was not called–
Death did not notice me.
I bring my Rose–
I plight again–
By every sainted Bee–
By Daisy called from hillside–
By Bobolink from lane–
Blossom and I–
Her oath, and mine–
Will surely come again–
~~Emily Dickinson, c. spring 1859