As from the earth the light Balloon

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As from the earth the light Balloon
Written by:Emily Dickinson (other works)
Poem #:1630
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Language:English
Type:Poetry
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Preceded by:Arrows enamored of his Heart -- -1629-
Succeeded by:Oh Future! thou secreted peace -1631-

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As from the earth the light Balloon
Asks nothing but release --
Ascension that for which it was,
Its soaring Residence.
The spirit looks upon the Dust
That fastened it so long
With indignation,
As a Bird
Defrauded of its song.












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