As Wrecked Men

Villerville par L. Watt-Owen © Juillet 2008
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I many times thought Peace had come
When Peace was far away —
As Wrecked Men — deem they sight the Land —
At Centre of the Sea —

And struggle slacker — but to prove
As hopelessly as I —
How many the fictitious Shores —
Before the Harbor be —



Emily Dickinson

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