by Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886)

Wild nights! ‑‑ Wild nights!
Language: English 
Our translations:  CHI FRE GER GER ITA
Wild nights! -- Wild nights!
Were I with thee,
Wild nights should be
Our luxury!

Futile -- the Wind --
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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Word count: 44