Emily Dickinson

10 December 1830 – 15 May 1886 / Amherst / Massachusetts

A First Mute Coming

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A first Mute Coming—
In the Stranger's House—
A first fair Going—
When the Bells rejoice—

A first Exchange—of
What hath mingled—been—
For Lot—exhibited to
Faith—alone—
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