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I WORKED FOR CHAFF, AND EARNING WHEAT by EMILY DICKINSON

Poet Analysis

Last Line: At distance than at hand
Subject(s): WISDOM;
I worked for chaff and earning Wheat
Was haughty and betrayed.
What right had Fields to arbitrate
In matters ratified?

I tasted Wheat and hated Chaff
And thanked the ample friend -
Wisdom is more becoming viewed
At distance than at hand.


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