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A Firm Discretion

Inspired by Emily Dickinson XXII

I have a roomy heart;

And love is a dear irresistible guest.

At its behest the rooms are filled;

I have no spare for hate.

Unapologetically,

I turn hate down. I have no suggestion,

Nor implied false hope—

Be now or in the future.

The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson

By Emily Dickinson

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