"The Soul's Superior instants Occur to Her – as if – A Child's discernment of the Novelties Of Paradise –"

"Experience is the Angled Road Where all of us go – when we are grown –"

"I tie my Hat – I crease my Shawl – Life's little duties, now, as then –"

"The Heart asks Pleasure – first – And then – Excuse from Pain – And then – the little Toil of Love – And then – an eager Vain –"

"My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun – In Corners – till a Day The Owner passed – identified – And carried Me away –"