To lose one's faith — surpass
by Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) English
To lose one's faith — surpass
The loss of an Estate —
Because Estates can be
Replenished — faith cannot —
Inherited with Life —
Belief — but once — can be —
Annihilate a single clause —
And Being's — Beggary —
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