Talk with prudence to a Beggar - A poem by Emily Dickinson


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Emily Dickinson - Talk with prudence to a Beggar

Talk with prudence to a Beggar
Of "Potose," and the mines!
Reverently, to the Hungry
Of your viands, and your wines!

Cautious, hint to any Captive
You have passed enfranchised feet!
Anecdotes of air in Dungeons
Have sometimes proved deadly sweet!

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 119. Talk with prudence to a Beggar Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Poem of the Day: May 1 2002 There are no comments for this poem. Why not be the first one to post something about it? Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Talk with prudence to a Beggar, has not yet been commented on. You can click here to be the first to post a comment about it.

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 119. Talk with prudence to a Beggar Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Last read: 2014-07-22 07:36:26 Poem of the Day: May 1 2002 Viewed 5461 times. Added Jan 9 2004.

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