Emily Dickinson - Civilization — spurns — the Leopard! lyrics

492 Civilization — spurns — the Leopard! Was the Leopard — bold? Deserts — never rebuked her Satin Ethiop — her Gold Tawny — her Customs She was Conscious Spotted — her Dun Gown This was the Leopard's nature — Signor Need — a keeper — frown? Pity — the Pard — that left her Asia Memories — of Palm Cannot be stifled — with Narcotic Nor suppressed — with Balm