We play at paste,
Till qualified for pearl,
Then drop the paste,
And deem ourself a fool.
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When one have the power to do good one does wrong and engage s oneself to imitate neglecting uniqueness.... anyway agreat Poet who mainly deals with death, a proud one for America and world English Literature...... nurul.
Emily Dickinson knew the art of image married to message. She should be read in a secluded place in your house and your heart.
I have written two comments and I am seemingly wasting my time
What an incredibly innovative verse. I am totally flabbergasted. Hat off for this brilliant American poetess.
Emily Dickinson was a master of deriving the most meaning from the briefest, most efficiently vivid and memorable lines. This is a classic reminder of that gift.
A few lines filled with meaning and wonderful rhythm. Beautiful rhymes, pearl and fool so clean and fine to the ear Adrian Flett
My all time favorite poet's timeless piece is shining as bright today as it was centuries back. In very few lines she said so much needs to be interpreted properly and it is all about this life to be lived perfectly so as to be a practice for the next.......amazing piece
Qualified for pearl! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
We play at paste, Till qualified for pearl- -Great poem- -congrats- -