Poems by Emily Dickinson :: :: University of Virginia Library

Dickinson, Emily (1830-1886)

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Like mighty footlights burned the red
At bases of the trees,—
The far theatricals of day
Exhibiting to these.

'T was universe that did applaud
While, chiefest of the crowd,
Enabled by his royal dress,
Myself distinguished God.