Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE MOON AND THE NIGHT AND THE MEN, by JOHN BERRYMAN            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: On the night of the belgian surrender the moon rose
Last Line: Goes on, and the moon in the breast of man is cold
Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, John, Jr.
Subject(s): Belgium; Leopold Iii, King Of The Belgians; World War Ii; Second World War