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Classic poem

The Moon is distant from the Sea

by Emily Dickinson

The Moon is distant from the Sea --

And yet, with Amber Hands --

She leads Him -- docile as a Boy --

Along appointed Sands --

He never misses a Degree --

Obedient to Her Eye

He comes just so far -- toward the Town --

Just so far -- goes away --

Oh, Signor, Thine, the Amber Hand --

And mine -- the distant Sea --

Obedient to the least command

Thine eye impose on me --

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About this poem

First line
The Moon is distant from the Sea --
Poet
Emily Dickinson
Themes
nature, death, war, sea

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