Civilization -- spurns -- the Leopard!

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Written by:

Emily Dickinson (other works)

Poem #:

492

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Language:

English

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Poetry

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Preceded by:

While it is alive -491-

Succeeded by:

The World -- stands -- solemner -- to me -- -493-

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Civilization -- spurns -- the Leopard!
Was the Leopard -- bold?
Deserts -- never rebuked her Satin --
Ethiop -- her Gold --
Tawny -- her Customs --
She was Conscious --
Spotted -- her Dun Gown --
This was the Leopard's nature -- Signor --
Need -- a keeper -- frown?

Pity -- the Pard -- that left her Asia --
Memories -- of Palm --
Cannot be stifled -- with Narcotic --
Nor suppressed -- with Balm --