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A first Mute Coming

by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

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A first Mute Coming -
In the Stranger's House -
A first fair Going -
When the Bells rejoice -

A first Exchange - of
What hath mingled - been -
For Lot - exhibited to
Faith - alone -




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