How much the present moment means
To those who’ve nothing more —
The Fop — the Carp — the Atheist —
Stake an entire store
Upon a Moment’s shallow Rim
While their commuted Feet
The Torrents of Eternity
Do all but inundate —

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem How much the present moment means

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