Arts & Sciences
By Messenger
From Pictures of the Floating World (1919): Lacquer Prints
Arts & Sciences
One night
When there was a clear moon,
I sat down
To write a poem
About maple-trees.
But the dazzle of moonlight
In the ink
Blinded me,
And I could only write
What I remembered.
Therefore, on the wrapping of my poem
I have inscribed your name.
Cite this poem
MLA
Lowell, Amy. “By Messenger.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/lowell_a/148/.
Chicago
Lowell, Amy. “By Messenger.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/lowell_a/148/.
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