The Zeroes — taught us — Phosphorous —
We learned to like the Fire
By playing Glaciers — when a Boy —
And Tinder — guessed — by power
Of Opposite — to balance Odd —
If White — a Red — must be!
Paralysis — our Primer — dumb —
Unto Vitality!
The Zeroes — taught us — Phosphorous —
Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem The Zeroes — taught us — Phosphorous —
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