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Shells from the Coast mistaking

by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

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Shells from the Coast mistaking-
I cherished them for All-
Happening in After Ages
To entertain a Pearl-

Wherefore so late-I murmured-
My need of Thee-be done-
Therefore-the Pearl responded-
My Period begin




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