A Book

by Emily Dickinson — a poem card from Justes Mots

Dickinson celebrates the transformative power of reading as spiritual and economic liberation. A poor person's spirit becomes robust through 'precious words,' transcending material poverty and mortal limitation. Perfect for gift-giving, graduation, or anyone needing encouragement about education's liberating force.

He ate and drank the precious words,
His spirit grew robust;
He knew no more that he was poor,
Nor that his frame was dust.
He danced along the dingy days,
And this bequest of wings
Was but a book. What liberty
A loosened spirit brings!…

Themes: birthday · wedding · anniversary · graduation