Author Langston Hughes The moon is fat and old tonight, Yellow and gross with pain. The moon is fat and old tonight, But she'll be young again. Whereas my love, who's fair and sweet, My love, who's sweet and fair, Will wither like the autumn rose In winter air. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 4.3 (3 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments