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"Arcturus" is his other name

Emily Dickinson·1830–1886
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"Arcturus" is his other name --I'd rather call him "Star."It's very mean of ScienceTo go and interfere! I slew a worm the other day --A "Savant" passing byMurmured "Resurgam" -- "Centipede"!"Oh Lord -- how frail are we"! I pull a flower from the woods --A monster with a glassComputes the stamens in a breath --And has her in a "class"! Whereas I took the ButterflyAforetime in my hat --He sits erect in "Cabinets" --The Clover bells forgot. What once was "Heaven"Is "Zenith" now --Where I proposed to goWhen Time's brief masquerade was doneIs mapped and charted too. What if the poles should frisk aboutAnd stand upon their heads!I hope I'm ready for "the worst" --Whatever prank betides! Perhaps the "Kingdom of Heaven's" changed --I hope the "Children" there Won't be "new fashioned" when I come --And laugh at me -- and stare -- I hope the Father in the skiesWill lift his little girl --Old fashioned -- naught -- everything --Over the stile of "Pearl."