Fame is the one that does not stay -- - A poem by Emily Dickinson


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Emily Dickinson - Fame is the one that does not stay --

Fame is the one that does not stay --
Its occupant must die
Or out of sight of estimate
Ascend incessantly --
Or be that most insolvent thing
A Lightning in the Germ --
Electrical the embryo
But we demand the Flame

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 1475. Fame is the one that does not stay -- Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Comment 1 of 1, added on November 5th, 2004 at 6:22 PM. the poem was good, although it would be good if you could read the FULL VERSION!!!!!!!!!!! talia from Australia More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Fame is the one that does not stay --, has received one comment so far. Click here to read it, and perhaps post a comment of your own.

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 1475. Fame is the one that does not stay -- Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Last read: 2013-05-24 16:59:14 Viewed 3689 times. Added Jan 9 2004.

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