Emily Dickinson's "My Triumph lasted till the Drums..."


	Emily Dickinson's "My Triumph lasted till the Drums..."

akarra

5-1-2008 3:24 AM

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poetry, dickinson, war, redemption, glory

akarra says:

Poem complete with commentary, if you follow the link: Is there any redemption to be had from war?

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