Farewell

At lengths afar upon thought and night My affliction lingers upon stars of height It slowly shatters upon the stars aglow Slowly they dim begotten from my woe Night of dark, you now darken silhouette I now shall await my anguish and regret A pilgrim of patience in vain I reach For ago has gone and tomorrow I beseech Night! Night, how long shall thee stay, Until the sun brightens anew another day? I shall sleep, it said, for I shan’t withstand The pain bestowed by the bare palm of hand Shall the joy and passion of mine ebb with thee? Or shall they descend your clouds for me? I shall awaken, it said, a day afar Holding your joy in the rays of star Farewell…