Day And Night

NIGHT, ambushed in the darkling wood, Waited to seize the sleeping field, His sentinels the pine trees stood Till the sun fell beneath his shield. Then when the day at last was dead, Night, in his might, marched conquering Across the land his banner spread And reigned as victor and as King. And you and I--all days apart Rejoiced to see Night's victory, Because he has a kindlier heart Than Day wears with his sovereignty: Day keeps us prisoned close, but Night Lifts off Day's chains, and all night through You dream of me, my life's delight, And all night through I dream of you.