Nature
While I May
From Rivers to the Sea
Nature
Wind and hail and veering rain,
Driven mist that veils the day,
Soul's distress and body's pain,
I would bear you while I may.
I would love you if I might,
For so soon my life will be
Buried in a lasting night,
Even pain denied to me.
Cite this poem
MLA
Teasdale, Sara. “While I May.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/teasdale/73/.
Chicago
Teasdale, Sara. “While I May.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/teasdale/73/.
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