So grateful was I to Die
—And almost too much to bear—
That Frost—could be behind me now
And Heaven—up ahead!

The Battle—lost!
Vitality—lost!
The hours—worthless Gems—
Spent Clawing in the raving Cold
—I could not miss them then.

Goodbye to Sun—and Scarlet
Goodbye to Him—as well.
Kiss me, Life—once—long and last
And then my lips are still.

The World—did not delay her progress,
I stopped my work—to Die.
Then Bird betrayed the morning and
I woke up, alone—alive