At midnight

I awoke

and look up to the heavens

no star on the teeming firmament

smiled upon me

at midnight



At midnight

my thoughts stretched out

into the furthest reaches of darkness

No image of light

brought me consolation

at midnight



At midnight

I heeded the beat of my heart;

a single throb of pain was roused

at midnight



At midnight

I fought the battle of humanity, of your suffering;

I could not resolve it with all my might

at midnight



At midnight

I yeilded all my might into your hand:

Lord over death and life,

You stand guard

at midnight