Must be a Woe —

Must be a Woe —
A loss or so —
To bend the eye
Best Beauty’s way —

But — once aslant
It notes Delight
As difficult
As Stalactite

A Common Bliss
Were had for less —
The price — is
Even as the Grace —

Our lord — thought no
Extravagance
To pay — a Cross —

Emily Dickinson

Ordinary way of life is better for a commoner.

Must be a Sorrow—
A loss or so —
To bend the eye (is)
Beauty’s behavior —

But momentary Glance
It notes Delight
As difficult
As lengthy process

A Common Happiness
Were had for poor —
The price must be
The Grace —

Our Lord minded
No high price
To pay a Cross —