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Valentine’s Day Poem

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

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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!