Emily Dickinson - He ate and drank the preciou...

He ate and drank the precious Words, his Spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor, nor that his frame was Dust.

Emily Dickinson

American Poet

Born: Dec 10, 1830

Died: May 15, 1886

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