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A Murmur in the Trees -- to note

Emily Dickinson·1830–1886
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A Murmur in the Trees -- to note --Not loud enough -- for Wind --A Star -- not far enough to seek --Nor near enough -- to find -- A long -- long Yellow -- on the Lawn --A Hubbub -- as of feet --Not audible -- as Ours -- to Us --But dapperer -- More Sweet -- A Hurrying Home of little MenTo Houses unperceived --All this -- and more -- if I should tell --Would never be believed -- Of Robins in the Trundle bedHow many I espyWhose Nightgowns could not hide the Wings --Although I heard them try -- But then I promised ne'er to tell --How could I break My Word?So go your Way -- and I'll go Mine --No fear you'll miss the Road.