The Hollows round His eager Eyes
Were Pages where to read
Pathetic Histories — although
Himself had not complained.
Biography to All who passed
Of Unobtrusive Pain
Except for the italic Face
Endured, unhelped — unknown.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem The Hollows round His eager Eyes

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