The Zeroes -- taught us -- Phosphorous --

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Written by:

Emily Dickinson (other works)

Poem #:

689

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Language:

English

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Poetry

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Preceded by:

"Speech" -- is a prank of Parliament -- -688-

Succeeded by:

Victory comes late -- -690-

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The Zeroes -- taught us -- Phosphorous --
We learned to like the Fire
By playing Glaciers -- when a Boy --
And Tinder -- guessed -- by power
Of Opposite -- to balance Odd --
If White -- a Red -- must be!
Paralysis -- our Primer -- dumb --
Unto Vitality!