While I May

Sara TeasdaleContemplative

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.

Sara Teasdale

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