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| I gave myself to Him --
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| Written by: | Emily Dickinson (other works)
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| Poem #: | 580
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| Language: | English
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| Type: | Poetry
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| Preceded by: | I had been hungry, all the Years -- -579-
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| Succeeded by: | I found the words to every thought -581-
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I gave myself to Him --
And took Himself, for Pay,
The solemn contract of a Life
Was ratified, this way --
The Wealth might disappoint --
Myself a poorer prove
Than this great Purchaser suspect,
The Daily Own -- of Love
Depreciate the Vision --
But till the Merchant buy --
Still Fable -- in the Isles of Spice --
The subtle Cargoes -- lie --
At least -- 'tis Mutual -- Risk --
Some -- found it -- Mutual Gain --
Sweet Debt of Life -- Each Night to owe --
Insolvent -- every Noon --
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