Poem 748

Autumn—overlooked my Knitting—

Dyes—said He—have I—

Could disparage a Flamingo—

Show Me them—said I—

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Cochineal—I chose—for deeming

It resemble Thee—

And the little Border—Dusker—

For resembling Me—

Emily Dickinson, 1863

Laura Hutelmyer is the photography coordinator for the Communication and Service Promotion Team and Special Acquisitions Coordinator in Resource Management