As from the earth the light Balloon
Asks nothing but release --
Ascension that for which it was,
Its soaring Residence.
The spirit looks upon the Dust
That fastened it so long
With indignation,
As a Bird
Defrauded of its song.

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Poet: Emily Dickinson
Poem: 1630. As from the earth the light Balloon
Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Year: Published/Written in 1955
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