451 <br /> <br />The Outer—from the Inner <br />Derives its Magnitude— <br />'Tis Duke, or Dwarf, according <br />As is the Central Mood— <br /> <br />The fine—unvarying Axis <br />That regulates the Wheel— <br />Though Spokes—spin—more conspicuous <br />And fling a dust—the while. <br /> <br />The Inner—paints the Outer— <br />The Brush without the Hand— <br />Its Picture publishes—precise— <br />As is the inner Brand— <br /> <br />On fine—Arterial Canvas— <br />A Cheek—perchance a Brow— <br />The Star's whole Secret—in the Lake— <br />Eyes were not meant to know.<br /><br />Emily Dickinson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-outer-from-the-inner/
