Flame and Shadow/June Night

by Sara Teasdale

 

JUNE NIGHT

Oh Earth, you are too dear to-night,
⁠How can I sleep while all around
Floats rainy fragrance and the far
⁠Deep voice of the ocean that talks to the ground?

Oh Earth, you gave me all I have,
⁠I love you, I love you,—oh what have I
That I can give you in return—
⁠Except my body after I die?