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     I started Early -- Took my Dog --
     And visited the Sea --
     The Mermaids in the Basement
     Came out to look at me --

     And Frigates -- in the Upper Floor
     Extended Hempen Hands --
     Presuming Me to be a Mouse --
     Aground -- upon the Sands --

    But no Man moved Me -- till the Tide
    Went past my simple Shoe --
    And past my Apron -- and my Belt --
    And past my Bodice -- too --

    And made as He would eat me up --
    As wholly as a Dew
    Upon a Dandelion's Sleeve --
    And then -- I started -- too --

    And He -- He followed -- close behind --
    I felt his Silver Heel
    Upon my Ankle -- Then my Shoes
    Would overflow with Pearl --

    Until We met the Solid Town --
    No One He seemed to know --
    And bowing -- with a Mighty look --
    At me -- The Sea withdrew --

    Emily Dickinson