Religion

The spider as an artist

by Emily Dickinson 1830–1886

Religion

The spider as an artist
Has never been employed
Though his surpassing merit
Is freely certified

By every broom and Bridget
Throughout a Christian land.
Neglected son of genius,
I take thee by the hand.

MLA

Dickinson, Emily. “The spider as an artist.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/dickinson/370/.

Chicago

Dickinson, Emily. “The spider as an artist.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/dickinson/370/.

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