by Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886)

That is Solemn We Have Ended
Language: English 
That is solemn we have ended,—
     Be it but a play,
Or a glee among the garrets,
     Or a holiday,

Or a leaving home; or later,
     Parting with a world
We have understood, for better
     Still it be unfurled.

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This text was added to the website: 2026-07-02
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