I lost a world the other day. Has anybody found? You'll know

I lost a world the other day. Has anybody found? You'll know it by the rows of stars around it's forehead bound. A rich man might not notice it; yet to my frugal eye of more esteem than ducats. Oh! Find it, sir, for me!

📖 Emily Dickinson

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Poet

🎂 December 10, 1830 – ⚰️ May 15, 1886

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Emily Dickinson reflects on a profound sense of loss in her poem, expressing the sorrow of having lost a "world." This world is characterized by a unique beauty, indicated by the "rows of stars" that adorn it. The imagery suggests that this loss is significant and deeply felt, particularly for those who appreciate its value. To those who are wealthy, this loss may go unnoticed, but for the speaker, it holds...

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