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WILD NIGHTS! WILD NIGHTS! by EMILY DICKINSON

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: WILD NIGHTS! WILD NIGHTS! / WERE I WITH THEE
Last Line: IN THEE
Subject(s): PASSION;

Wild Nights - Wild Nights!
Were I with thee
Wild Nights should be
Our luxury!

Futile - the Winds -
To a Heart in port -
Done with the Compass -
Done with the Chart!

Rowing in Eden -
Ah, the Sea!
Might I but moor - Tonight -
In Thee!



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