At Midnight

At midnight
I awoke
And looked 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 yielded all my might
Into your hand
Lord over death and life
You stand guard
At midnight