by Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886)
When they come back ‑‑ if Blossoms do
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When they come back -- if Blossoms do -- I always feel a doubt If Blossoms can be born again When once the Art is out -- When they begin, if Robins may, I always had a fear I did not tell, it was their last Experiment Last Year, When it is May, if May return, Had nobody a pang Lest in a Face so beautiful He might not look again? If I am there -- One does not know What Party -- One may be Tomorrow, but if I am there I take back all I say --
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