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Finite - to fail, but infinite to Venture

by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

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Finite - to fail, but infinite to Venture -
For the one ship that struts the shore
Many's the gallant - overwhelmed Creature
Nodding in Navies nevermore -




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