Which is the best -- the Moon or the Crescent?
Neither -- said the Moon --
That is best which is not -- Achieve it --
You efface the Sheen.
Not of detention is Fruition --
Shudder to attain.
Transport's decomposition follows --
He is Prism born.
Classic poem
Which is the best -- the Moon or the Crescent?
Public domain/Source
About this poem
- First line
- Which is the best -- the Moon or the Crescent?
- Poet
- Emily Dickinson
- Themes
- nature, sea, night
Poem A Day
Save this poem in the app.
Favorite it in the app and get tomorrow's classic poem.