247 <br /> <br />What would I give to see his face? <br />I'd give—I'd give my life—of course— <br />But that is not enough! <br />Stop just a minute—let me think! <br />I'd give my biggest Bobolink! <br />That makes two—Him—and Life! <br />You know who "June" is— <br />I'd give her— <br />Roses a day from Zanzibar— <br />And Lily tubes—like Wells— <br />Bees—by the furlong— <br />Straits of Blue <br />Navies of Butterflies—sailed thro'— <br />And dappled Cowslip Dells— <br /> <br />Then I have "shares" in Primrose "Banks"— <br />Daffodil Dowries—spicy "Stocks"— <br />Dominions—broad as Dew— <br />Bags of Doublons—adventurous Bees <br />Brought me—from firmamental seas— <br />And Purple—from Peru— <br /> <br />Now—have I bought it— <br />"Shylock"? Say! <br />Sign me the Bond! <br />"I vow to pay <br />To Her—who pledges this— <br />One hour—of her Sovereign's face"! <br />Ecstatic Contract! <br />Niggard Grace! <br />My Kingdom's worth of Bliss!<br /><br />Emily Dickinson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/what-would-i-give-to-see-his-face/
