Naked on Cashmere

“Without this – there is nought –” by Emily DickinsonWithout this — there is nought —All other Riches beAs is the Twitter of a Bird —Heard opposite the Sea —I could not care — to gainA lesser than the Whole —For did not this include themself —As Seams — include the Ball?I wished a way might beMy Heart to subdivide —'Twould magnify — the Gratitude —And not reduce — the Gold — xx Atticus@atticuspoetry www.atticuspoetry.com