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Brother of Ingots—Ah Peru—

Emily Dickinson

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Brother of Ingots—Ah Peru—
Empty the Hearts that purchased you—
—
Sister of Ophir—
Ah, Peru—
Subtle the Sum
That purchase you—
—
Brother of Ophir
Bright Adieu,
Honor, the shortest route
To you.
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From The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson | Written c. 1876
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