The Outlet (Dickinson)
by Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) English
My river runs to thee :
Blue sea, wilt welcome me ?
My river waits reply.
Oh sea, look graciously !
I'll fetch thee brooks
From spotted nooks, —
Say, sea, take me !
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