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Wild Nights
If one has ever felt completely infatuated, this short poem, “Wild Nights” by Emily Dickinson is relatable to others I’m sure. Her type of expressing herself and everything that needs to be conveyed through comparisons is remarkable. Through the allegories in the poem, we can suspect that once this special someone is found, there is nothing more fulfilling than being with them.
"Wild Nights" by Emily Dickinson can be translated a few different ways, yet the clearest explanation is that the poem leads into enthusiasm, love and sexual attractions. The opening stanza surely gives the reader the picture of a loving encounter between two lovers. The second and third stanzas are much darker, making a comparison for the strong involvement with sea
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