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I Held a Jewel
I held a jewel in my fingers And went to sleep The day was warm, and winds were prosy I said, "Twill keep" I woke - and chide my honest fingers, The Gem was gone And now, an Amethyst remembrance Is all I own Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886) Related Articles: I Love Thee I Many Times Thought I Never Lost As Much I Sing It's All I Have to Bring To-day Jenny Kissed Me Life in a Love Longing  To our knowledge this poem is in the public domain. If you believe we have infringed any copyright laws please contact us and the offending material will be removed immediately.  The poetry on this site is for entertainment purposes only. See Full Disclaimer for more information. |
