223 <br /> <br />I Came to buy a smile—today— <br />But just a single smile— <br />The smallest one upon your face <br />Will suit me just as well— <br />The one that no one else would miss <br />It shone so very small— <br />I'm pleading at the "counter"—sir— <br />Could you afford to sell— <br />I've Diamonds—on my fingers— <br />You know what Diamonds are? <br />I've Rubies—live the Evening Blood— <br />And Topaz—like the star! <br />'Twould be "a Bargain" for a Jew! <br />Say—may I have it—Sir?<br /><br />Emily Dickinson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-came-to-buy-a-smile-today/
