Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, I WORKED FOR CHAFF, AND EARNING WHEAT, by EMILY DICKINSON



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I WORKED FOR CHAFF, AND EARNING WHEAT, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
Last Line: At distance than at hand
Subject(s): Wisdom


I worked for chaff and earning Wheat
Was haughty and betrayed.
What right had Fields to arbitrate
In matters ratified?

I tasted Wheat and hated Chaff
And thanked the ample friend -
Wisdom is more becoming viewed
At distance than at hand.




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