by Emily Dickinson
551
There is a Shame of Nobleness-
Confronting Sudden Pelf-
A finer Shame of Ecstasy-
Convicted of Itself-
A best Disgrace-a Brave Man feels-
Acknowledged-of the Brave-
One More-"Ye Blessed"-to be told-
But that's-Behind the Grave-
Last updated June 21, 2015