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Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830, 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

Forever—is composed of Nows

by Emily Dickinson (1830–86)

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Forever – is composed of Nows –

‘Tis not a different time –

Except for Infiniteness –

And Latitude of Home –

From this – experienced Here –

Remove the Dates – to These –

Let Months dissolve in further Months –

And Years – exhale in Years –

Without Debate – or Pause –

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