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Emily Dickinson

Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and spent her life there. She was the daughter of Edward Dickinson, a distinguished lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives. He was also a judge

Apparently with no surprise

by Emily Dickinson (1830–86)

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Apparently with no surprise

To any happy flower,

The frost beheads it at its play

In accidental power.

The blond assassin passes on,

The sun proceeds unmoved

To measure off another day

For an approving God.

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