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My friend must be a Bird

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My friend must be a Bird—
Because it flies!
Mortal, my friend must be,
Because it dies!
Barbs has it, like a Bee!
Ah, curious friend!
Thou puzzlest me!

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  • Lady Bird
    January 15, 2005
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    "My friend must be a Bird—
    Because it flies!"

    Short but meaningful, like many of Emily Dickinson's poems. This poem could describe so many things...it is especially powerful to me because I know many people who would fit this description.

    As usual, Dickinson's glorious words have forced me to think about many different things.

    -Emily