I lived on Dread —To Those who knowThe Stimulus there isIn Danger — Other impetusIs numb — and Vitalless —As 'twere a Spur — upon the Soul —A Fear will urge it whereTo go without the Sceptre's aidWere Challenging Despair.
-Emily Dickinson
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