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Poem for August 17, 2028

The poem for August 17, 2028 is "The Summer that we did not prize," by Emily Dickinson.

The Summer that we did not prize,

by Emily Dickinson

The Summer that we did not prize,

Her treasures were so easy

Instructs us by departing now

And recognition lazy --

Bestirs itself -- puts on its Coat,

And scans with fatal promptness

For Trains that moment out of sight,

Unconscious of his smartness.

About this daily poem

Daily date
August 17, 2028
Poem
The Summer that we did not prize,
Poet
Emily Dickinson
Themes
nature, identity

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