A Long And Lonely Night

As the twilight slowly fades to dark, The impending gloom ignites a spark; I raise my pen and begin to write: "Once upon a long and lonely night....." With such ease the words begin to flow, Like the rush of Springtime's melting snow; Too often these words have framed my plight, Sketching every long and lonely night As the clock announces each grim hour, The moon keeps watch from his lofty tower; Like a sweet embrace he lays his light Over me each long and lonely night Thank you, friend, but in moments like these Only a man's embrace can appease This longing of my heart to take flight From another long and lonely night In some distant tree a night bird cries His sad anthems to the darkening skies; Does he not know his laments invite Yet another long and lonely night? With such recklessness I cast the blame For this cruel torment that shows no shame; But how can a doomed heart be contrite, Awaiting a long and lonely night!