Night Bewitches

Deserted alleys shrouded in dark, Flickering lamps and a landscape stark. Where should he go in such a night? When there's not a star to guide him light. The wind bewails and mourns again, Walked as He, through the empty lane. His soul revealed bare as the night undressed, All dreadful memories came out pressed. Smothering, he rushed in vain Wait, the shadows said I'll come again To haunt you every single night When there's not a soul in sight. He promised to be the boy's companion, Ending all claims As to the falsity of a forever!