270 <br /> <br />One Life of so much Consequence! <br />Yet I—for it—would pay— <br />My Soul's entire income— <br />In ceaseless—salary— <br /> <br />One Pearl—to me—so signal— <br />That I would instant dive— <br />Although—I knew—to take it— <br />Would cost me—just a life! <br /> <br />The Sea is full—I know it! <br />That—does not blur my Gem! <br />It burns—distinct from all the row— <br />Intact—in Diadem! <br /> <br />The life is thick—I know it! <br />Yet—not so dense a crowd— <br />But Monarchs—are perceptible— <br />Far down the dustiest Road!<br /><br />Emily Dickinson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/one-life-of-so-much-consequence/
