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ReadingWillow structured literacy program for Australian students

I see thee better -- in the Dark --

Emily Dickinson·1830–1886
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I see thee better -- in the Dark --I do not need a Light --The Love of Thee -- a Prism be --Excelling Violet -- I see thee better for the YearsThat hunch themselves between --The Miner's Lamp -- sufficient be --To nullify the Mine -- And in the Grave -- I see Thee best --Its little Panels beAglow -- All ruddy -- with the LightI held so high, for Thee -- What need of Day --To Those whose Dark -- hath so -- surpassing Sun --It deem it be -- Continually --At the Meridian?