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ReadingWillow structured literacy program for Australian students

I felt my life with both my hands

Emily Dickinson·1830–1886
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I felt my life with both my handsTo see if it was there --I held my spirit to the Glass,To prove it possibler -- I turned my Being round and roundAnd paused at every poundTo ask the Owner's name --For doubt, that I should know the Sound -- I judged my features -- jarred my hair --I pushed my dimples by, and waited --If they -- twinkled back --Conviction might, of me -- I told myself, "Take Courage, Friend --That -- was a former time --But we might learn to like the Heaven,As well as our Old Home!"