689 <br /> <br />The Zeroes—taught us—Phosphorous— <br />We learned to like the Fire <br />By playing Glaciers—when a Boy— <br />And Tinder—guessed—by power <br />Of Opposite—to balance Odd— <br />If White—a Red—must be! <br />Paralysis—our Primer—dumb— <br />Unto Vitality!<br /><br />Emily Dickinson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-zeroes-taught-us-phosphorous/
