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VALENTINE'S DAY POEM
 

February 14, 2002
 


Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky reads a holiday poem by Emily Dickinson.



ROBERT PINSKY: Here for Valentine's Day is a passionate poem by the great American poet, Emily Dickinson.

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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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