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 moor – Tonight – In thee!
"Wild Nights – Wild Nights!" by Emily Dickinson expresses longing and desire for intimate connection. The speaker yearns for a passionate experience with their beloved, where wild nights are seen as a luxurious escape. This yearning suggests that conventional restraints are unimportant when one’s heart is secure and content, symbolized by being "in port."
The poem contrasts the chaos of life, depicted by the "winds," with the tranquility found in a steadfast relationship. The act of "rowing in Eden" evokes an idyllic, blissful intimacy, suggesting that the speaker's ultimate wish is to anchor their emotions in the love of their partner, emphasizing the power of that connection.
