I Came to buy a smile -- today by Emily Dickinson
I Came to buy a smile -- today -- But just a single smile -- The smallest one upon your face Will suit me just as well -- The one that no one else would miss It shone so very small -- I'm pleading at the "counter" -- sir -- Could you afford to sell -- I've Diamonds -- on my fingers -- You know what Diamonds are? I've Rubies -- live the Evening Blood -- And Topaz -- like the star! 'Twould be "a Bargain" for a Jew! Say -- may I have it -- Sir?
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