How Destitute Is He, By: Emily Dickinson October 10, 2026 by Editors How destitute is heWhose Gold is firm,Who finds it every time,The small stale sum—When Love, with but a penceWill so display,As is a disrespect to India! Read all of Emily Dickinson's poems · About Emily DickinsonShare this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Related