The Outer-from the Inner

by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

The Outer-from the Inner
Derives its Magnitude-
'Tis Duke, or Dwarf, according
As is the Central Mood-

The fine-unvarying Axis
That regulates the Wheel-
Though Spokes-spin-more conspicuous
And fling a dust-the while.

The Inner-paints the Outer-
The Brush without the Hand-
Its Picture publishes-precise-
As is the inner Brand-

On fine-Arterial Canvas-
A Cheek-perchance a Brow-
The Star's whole Secret-in the Lake-
Eyes were not meant to know.





Last updated June 21, 2015