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The Stars are old, that stood for me—

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The Stars are old, that stood for me — (1914)
by Emily Dickinson
1249
13620The Stars are old, that stood for me — — 1249Emily Dickinson

The Stars are old, that stood for me —
The West a little worn —
Yet newer glows the only Gold
I ever cared to earn —

Presuming on that lone result
Her infinite disdain
But vanquished her with my defeat
'Twas Victory was slain.

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