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Emily Dickinson

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What we see we know somewhat
Be it but a little—
What we don’t surmise we do
Though it shows so fickle

I shall vote for Lands with Locks
Granted I can pick ’em—
Transport’s doubtful Dividend
Patented by Adam.

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From The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson | Written c. 1871

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