Read the poem: “Why?”

by Emily Dickinson

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American Literature – American Poetry – Emily Dickinson
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Why?

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The murmur of a bee

A witchcraft yieldeth me.

If any ask me why,

‘T were easier to die

Than tell.

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The red upon the hill

Taketh away my will;

If anybody sneer,

Take care, for God is here,

That’s all.

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The breaking of the day

Addeth to my degree;

If any ask me how,

Artist, who drew me so,

Must tell!

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< < < Who robbed the woods
Wild nights! Wild nights! > > >

American Literature – American Poetry – Emily Dickinson

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