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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MIDSUMMER NIGHT, by SARA TEASDALE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Midsummer night, without a moon, but the stars.
Last Line: I am ashamed, I have betrayed my friend.
Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs.
Subject(s): August; Italy; Moon; Night; Stars; Italians; Bedtime
First Line: Midsummer night, without a moon, but the stars.
Last Line: I am ashamed, I have betrayed my friend.
Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs.
Subject(s): August; Italy; Moon; Night; Stars; Italians; Bedtime
Midsummer night, without a moon, but the stars
In a serene bright multitude were there,
Even the shyest ones, even the faint motes shining
Low in the north under the Little Bear.
When I have said "This tragic farce I play in
Has neither dignity, delight nor end,"
The holy night draws all its stars around me --
I am ashamed, I have betrayed my Friend.
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