Despair's advantage is achieved
By suffering -- Despair --
To be assisted of Reverse
One must Reverse have bore --

The Worthiness of Suffering like
The Worthiness of Death
Is ascertained by tasting --

As can no other Mouth

Of Savors -- make us conscious --
As did ourselves partake --
Affliction feels impalpable
Until Ourselves are struck --

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Poet: Emily Dickinson
Poem: 799. Despair's advantage is achieved
Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Year: Published/Written in 1955
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