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I lived on Dread-
To Those who know
The Stimulus there is
In Danger-Other impetus
Is numb-and Vitalless-
As 'twere a Spur-upon the Soul-
A Fear will urge it where
To go without the Sceptre's aid
Were Challenging Despair.
I Lived On Dread
Emily Dickinson
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