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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TALK WITH PRUDENCE TO A BEGGAR, by EMILY DICKINSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
Last Line: Have sometimes proved deadly sweet!
Subject(s): Begging & Beggars
Last Line: Have sometimes proved deadly sweet!
Subject(s): Begging & Beggars
Talk with prudence to a Beggar
Of "Potose," and the mines!
Reverently, to the Hungry
Of your viands, and your wines!
Cautious, hint to any Captive
You have passed enfranchised feet!
Anecdotes of air in Dungeons
Have sometimes proved deadly sweet!
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