Hope is a subtle Glutton --
He feeds upon the Fair --
And yet -- inspected closely
What Abstinence is there --
His is the Halcyon Table --
That never seats but One --
And whatsoever is consumed
The same amount remain --
Classic poem
Hope is a subtle Glutton --
Public domain/Source
About this poem
- First line
- Hope is a subtle Glutton --
- Poet
- Emily Dickinson
- Themes
- nature, beauty, hope, sea
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