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Over the fence

by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

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Over the fence-
Strawberries-grow-
Over the fence-
I could climb-if I tried, I know-
Berries are nice!

But-if I stained my Apron-
God would certainly scold!
Oh, dear,-I guess if He were a Boy-
He'd-climb-if He could!




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