An honest Tear
Is durabler than Bronze —
This Cenotaph
May each that dies —

Reared by itself —
No Deputy suffice —
Gratitude bears
When Obelisk decays

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem An honest Tear

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  1. Teresa Dickinson says:

    this poem is beautiful it has so much meaning to it!

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