567 <br /> <br />He gave away his Life— <br />To Us—Gigantic Sum— <br />A trifle—in his own esteem— <br />But magnified—by Fame— <br /> <br />Until it burst the Hearts <br />That fancied they could hold— <br />When swift it slipped its limit— <br />And on the Heavens—unrolled— <br /> <br />'Tis Ours—to wince—and weep— <br />And wonder—and decay <br />By Blossoms gradual process— <br />He chose—Maturity— <br /> <br />And quickening—as we sowed— <br />Just obviated Bud— <br />And when We turned to note the Growth— <br />Broke—perfect—from the Pod—<br /><br />Emily Dickinson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/he-gave-away-his-life/
