Put up my lute! by Emily Dickinson
Put up my lute! What of -- my Music! Since the sole ear I cared to charm -- Passive -- as Granite -- laps My Music -- Sobbing -- will suit -- as well as psalm!
Would but the "Memnon" of the Desert -- Teach me the strain That vanquished Him -- When He -- surrendered to the Sunrise -- Maybe -- that -- would awaken -- them!
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