I worked for chaff and earning Wheat
Was haughty and betrayed.
What right had Fields to arbitrate
In matters ratified?

I tasted Wheat and hated Chaff
And thanked the ample friend —
Wisdom is more becoming viewed
At distance than at hand.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem I worked for chaff and earning Wheat

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  1. SABRINA FONSECA says:

    I THOUGHT THE POEM WAS GREAT.YOU DID A GOOD JOB IN WRITTING IT.

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