Water, is taught by thirst

Water, is taught by thirst.
Land — by the Oceans passed.
Transport — by throe —
Peace — by its battles told —
Love, by Memorial Mold —
Birds, by the Snow.

-Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)

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~ by safrang on May 6, 2008.

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