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To the stanch Dust
by Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) English
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To the stanch Dust
We safe commit thee —
Tongue if it hath,
Inviolate to thee —
Silence — denote —
And Sanctity — enforce thee —
Passenger — of Infinity —
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