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I cannot be ashamed

by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

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I cannot be ashamed
Because I cannot see
The love you offer-
Magnitude
Reverses Modesty

And I cannot be proud
Because a Height so high
Involves Alpine
Requirements
And Services of Snow.




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