Tell all the truth but tell it slant— by Emily Dickinson

18. September 2006, 22:29 Uhremily dickinsonrinabeana

How about another from Miss Emily?

Tell all the truth but tell it slant—
By Emily Dickinson

Tell all the Truth but tell it slant—
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth’s superb surprise
As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind—

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