Emily Dickinson — The World—stands—solemner—to me

493 The World—stands—solemner—to me Since I was wed—to Him A modesty befits the soul That bears another's—name A doubt—if it be fair—indeed To wear that perfect—pearl The Man—upon the Woman—binds To clasp her soul—for all A prayer, that it more angel—prove A whiter Gift—within To that munificence, that chose So unadorned—a Queen A Gratitude—that such be true It had esteemed the Dream Too beautiful—for Shape to prove Or posture—to redeem!