Fame is a fickle food upon a shifting plate. Emily Dickinson… Fame is a fickle food upon a shifting plate. — Emily Dickinson Tags: #Famous, #Fame, #Fickle, #EmilyDickinson, #American, #Poet Mini who’s who: Emily Dickinson : American Poet Born: December 10, 1830 Died: May 15, 1886 Let us help you with fame is a fickle food upon a shifting plate. emily dickinson… today! Submit a Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.