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Emily Dickinson
(J-1275) (F-1373)
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Below: an original
manuscript version
without editing or
imposed lineation.

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The Spider as
an Artist
Has never
been employed –
Though his
surpassing Merit
Is freely
certified

By every
Broom and
Bridget
Throughout a
Christian Land –
Neglected Son
of Genius
I take thee
by the Hand –
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