The Martyr Poets -- did not tell --
But wrought their Pang in syllable --
That when their mortal name be numb --
Their mortal fate -- encourage Some --

The Martyr Painters -- never spoke --
Bequeathing -- rather -- to their Work --
That when their conscious fingers cease --
Some seek in Art -- the Art of Peace --

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Poet: Emily Dickinson (Emily Dickinson Art)
Poem: 544. The Martyr Poets -- did not tell --
Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Year: Published/Written in 1955
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