‘Tis little I — could care for Pearls —

‘Tis little I — could care for Pearls —
Who own the ample sea —
Or Brooches — when the Emperor —
With Rubies — pelteth me —

Or Gold — who am the Prince of Mines —
Or Diamonds — when have I
A Diadem to fit a Dome —
Continual upon me —

Emily Dickinson

Emily boasts of her poetical gift worthy of any precious thing.

I could not care the Pearl
For I own too broad sea —
Or Broaches when the Emperor
Showers me with Rubies —

Or Gold  for I’m the Prince of the Mines
Or Diamonds when I have
A Diadem to fit a Top
Always upon me —