God gave a Loaf to every Bird —
But just a Crumb — to Me —
I dare not eat it — tho’ I starve —
My poignant luxury —
To own it — touch it —
Prove the feat — that made the Pellet mine —
Too happy — for my Sparrow’s chance —
For Ampler Coveting —
It might be Famine — all around —
I could not miss an Ear —
Such Plenty smiles upon my Board —
My Garner shows so fair —
I wonder how the Rich — may feel —
An Indiaman — An Earl —
I deem that I — with but a Crumb —
Am Sovereign of them all —
But just a Crumb — to Me —
I dare not eat it — tho’ I starve —
My poignant luxury —
To own it — touch it —
Prove the feat — that made the Pellet mine —
Too happy — for my Sparrow’s chance —
For Ampler Coveting —
It might be Famine — all around —
I could not miss an Ear —
Such Plenty smiles upon my Board —
My Garner shows so fair —
I wonder how the Rich — may feel —
An Indiaman — An Earl —
I deem that I — with but a Crumb —
Am Sovereign of them all —
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Lovely choice...was wondering if Emily Dickinson would make your blog. http://lauriekazmierczak.com/gathered-flotsam/
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ReplyDeleteI love this piece. Emily Dickenson has always been one of my favorites. An excellent "G"!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting poem title
ReplyDeleteGreat goodness in every word!
ReplyDeletecute little poem. Thanks for the read! {:-D
ReplyDeleteWe analyzed a few of Emily Dickinson's poems in high school and she remains one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI love my Emily!
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Great post. Enjoy your vacation.
ReplyDeleteGreat! Gorgeous! Good!
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I read this poem many, many years ago and how appropriate it feels today!
Thank you for sharing this!
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