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Poems by Emily Dickinson, Series Two

XVI.

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There is a shame of nobleness Confronting sudden pelf, — A finer shame of ecstasy Convicted of itself.

A best disgrace a brave man feels, Acknowledged of the brave, — One more "Ye Blessed" to be told; But this involves the grave.

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