As is the Inner Brand
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.
[Emily #451]
As is the Inner Brand
Persona portrait + Emily Dickinson poem #451; July, 2023
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