The Long Night
0929.2010

Night pulls the Day down to sleep,
And the tide of time chases its tail in a circle,
Scatters infinite fires in the universe when it becomes full.

In those hours:

If I could make every affection sing to you,
I’d gather each, let them fall into your hands,

Singing, singing.

Then you’d know.

Because the sum of love that you give
Is like star sailing in a sea’s dream,

And the breath of you I’m carrying,
Like a lantern through the long night.

Marni©