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Emily Dickinson

1254

Elijah’s Wagon knew no thill
Was innocent of Wheel
Elijah’s horses as unique
As was his vehicle—

Elijah’s journey to portray
Expire with him the skill
Who justified Elijah
In feats inscrutable—

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From The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson | Written c. 1873

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