The Moon Was But a Chin of Gold
The Moon was but a Chin of Gold
A Night or two ago—
And now she turns Her perfect Face
Upon the World below.
– Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
Sung by John Diamond
Date of Composition: December 30, 2003
Commentary: A lovely poem by the great American poet Emily Dickinson. Diamond sets just the first of its five verses: it works excellently on its own.