This was in the White of the Year --

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Written by:

Emily Dickinson (other works)

Poem #:

995

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Language:

English

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Poetry

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Preceded by:

Partake as doth the Bee, -994-

Succeeded by:

We'll pass without the parting -996-

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This was in the White of the Year --
That -- was in the Green --
Drifts were as difficult then to think
As Daisies now to be seen --

Looking back is best that is left
Or if it be -- before --
Retrospection is Prospect's half,
Sometimes, almost more.