Image of Light, Adieu —

Image of Light, Adieu —
Thanks for the interview —
So long — so short —
Preceptor of the whole —
Coeval Cardinal —
Impart — Depart —

Emily Dickinson

Cardinals

Image of Light, Adieu —
Thanks for the interview —
So long — so short —
Dean of the College —
Of Cardinals—
Preach — Leave —

* Cardinal was named for the crimson feather, reminiscent of a Catholic Cardinal’s ceremonial cloth.