Der Mond Ist Hoch

stay, my brother
I beg you
the sun has gone
and the night will befriend
no travelers

what callous hands
so heavy
reach for my face
leaving timeless traces
of their merit

sleep, my brother
I beg you
the moon is high
and the dawn returns us
to simpler times
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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