Emily Dickinson - He gave away his Life lyrics

567 He gave away his Life To Us—Gigantic Sum A trifle—in his own esteem But magnified—by Fame Until it burst the Hearts That fancied they could hold When swift it slipped its limit And on the Heavens—unrolled 'Tis Ours—to wince—and weep And wonder—and decay By Blossoms gradual process He chose—Maturity And quickening—as we sowed Just obviated Bud And when We turned to note the Growth Broke—perfect—from the Pod