A word is dead When it is said, Some say.
I say it just Begins to live That day.
A Death blow is a Life blow to Some Who till they died, did not alive become — Who had they lived, had died, but when They died, Vitality begun.
[Dogs]They are better than beings because they know, but do not tell.
“Hope” is the thing with feathers — That perches in the soul — And sings the tune without the words — And never stops — at all —
“Faith” is a fine invention For Gentlemen who see! But Microscopes are prudent In an Emergency.