"'Faith' is a fine invention" (202)

“Faith” is a fine invention

For Gentlemen who see!

But Microscopes are prudent

In an Emergency!

Structure

4 lines · 4 stanzas

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Author: Emily Dickinson
Language: English
Shape: 4 stanzas · 4 lines · 16 words

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