One Life of so much Consequence! lyrics
by Emily Dickinson
270
One Life of so much Consequence!
Yet I—for it—would pay
My Soul's entire income
In ceaseless—salary
One Pearl—to me—so signal
That I would instant dive
Although—I knew—to take it
Would cost me—just a life!
The Sea is full—I know it!
That—does not blur my Gem!
It burns—distinct from all the row
Intact—in Diadem!
The life is thick—I know it!
Yet—not so dense a crowd
But Monarchs—are perceptible
Far down the dustiest Road!