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Poem for July 6, 2026

The poem for July 6, 2026 is "The Stars are old, that stood for me --" by Emily Dickinson.

The Stars are old, that stood for me --

by Emily Dickinson

The Stars are old, that stood for me --

The West a little worn --

Yet newer glows the only Gold

I ever cared to earn --

Presuming on that lone result

Her infinite disdain

But vanquished her with my defeat

'Twas Victory was slain.

About this daily poem

Daily date
July 6, 2026
Poem
The Stars are old, that stood for me --
Poet
Emily Dickinson
Themes
nature, beauty, hope, time

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