240 br br Ah, Moon—and Star! br You are very far— br But were no one br Farther than you— br Do you think I'd stop br For a Firmament— br Or a Cubit—or so? br br I could borrow a Bonnet br Of the Lark— br And a Chamois' Silver Boot— br And a stirrup of an Antelope— br And be with you—Tonight! br br But, Moon, and Star, br Though you're very far— br There is one—farther than you— br He—is more than a firmament—from Me— br So I can never go!br br Emily Dickinsonbr br