My favorite Dickinson

[sunnydlita]

A DOOR just opened on a street-
I, lost, was passing by-
An instant’s width of warmth disclosed,
And wealth, and company.

The door as sudden shut, and I,
I, lost, was passing by,-
Lost doubly, but by contrast most,
Enlightening misery.

~Emily Dickinson

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[charlitabonita]

this is wonderful. i forgot it existed, so thanks for sharing.