I Came to buy a smile -- today --

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Written by:

Emily Dickinson (other works)

Poem #:

223

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Language:

English

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Poetry

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Preceded by:

When Katie walks, this simple pair accompany her side, -222-

Succeeded by:

I've nothing else -- to bring, You know -- -224-

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I Came to buy a smile -- today --
But just a single smile --
The smallest one upon your face
Will suit me just as well --
The one that no one else would miss
It shone so very small --
I'm pleading at the "counter" -- sir --
Could you afford to sell --
I've Diamonds -- on my fingers --
You know what Diamonds are?
I've Rubies -- live the Evening Blood --
And Topaz -- like the star!
'Twould be "a Bargain" for a Jew!
Say -- may I have it -- Sir?