THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT

Each day, the sun sets on my world 
Leaching the colour from the skies 

I feel the chills overtake my heart 
As I watch the dusk turn to night 

But I don't grudge the sun its infidelity 
Its time to light my lamp in prayer 
with folded hands I ask my god 
to keep you always in his care 

as darkness engulfs my crowded mind 
A lone thought stands out in the swarm 
- the light needs to leave my heart 
to shine in yours, and keep you warm 

I wait, breathlessly, for day to break 
not to colour the skies with golden hues 
but to hope you'll visit me in your sleep, 
and to ask the sun your daily news! 

MS