Forever — is composed of Nows —
by Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) English
Forever — is composed of Nows —
'Tis not a different time —
Except for Infiniteness —
And Latitude of Home —
From this — experienced Here —
Remove the Dates — to These —
Let Months dissolve in further Months —
And Years — exhale in Years —
Without Debate — or Pause —
Or Celebrated Days —
No different Our Years would be
From Anno Domini's —
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It swallows substance up —
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