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To hang our head-ostensibly

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Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson
To hang our head-ostensibly

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To hang our head-ostensibly-
And subsequent, to find
That such was not the posture
Of our immortal mind-

Affords the sly presumption
That in so dense a fuzzYou-
too-take Cobweb attitudes
Upon a plane of Gauze!
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Emily Dickinson

1830-12-10 — 1886-05-15 · Amherst

Emily Dickinson was a prolific American poet whose work was largely unknown during her lifetime. Her poems are characterized by their unconventional style, exploring themes of nature, death, immortality, and faith with unique imagery and introspective depth. She is now recognized as one of the most important figures in American poetry, known for her distinct voice and innovative approach to form and language.

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