The Stars are old, that stood for me --

Emily DickinsonContemplative

The Stars are old, that stood for me -- The West a little worn -- Yet newer glows the only Gold I ever cared to earn --

Presuming on that lone result Her infinite disdain But vanquished her with my defeat 'Twas Victory was slain.

Emily Dickinson
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Topics:
star, immortality, ambition, defeat

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