Contrast by Emily Dickinson — Read

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A door just opened on a street -- / I, lost, was passing by -- / An instant's width of warmth disclosed, / And wealth, and company.

The door as sudden shut, and I, / I, lost, was passing by, -- / Lost doubly, but by contrast most, / Enlightening misery.

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