It was too late for Man --
But early, yet, for God --
Creation -- impotent to help --
But Prayer -- remained -- Our Side --

How excellent the Heaven --
When Earth -- cannot be had --
How hospitable -- then -- the face
Of our Old Neighbor -- God --

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Poet: Emily Dickinson
Poem: 623. It was too late for Man --
Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Year: Published/Written in 1955

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