Sleepless Night
Dread this night the most do I
For your face I cannot spy
While in this black you cannot see
What it is you mean to me
Away from me your focus is
Willingly drawn for the presence his
For all my might, courageous power
Slips from me this midnight hour
While in bed your pleasantries leap
I tear my soul from darkness’ keep
For though your affection does not mirror
What in me reflects so clear
I shall not sleep within this night
For jealousy compels my fright
Not for his affection gained
Nor my lust, its seal maintained
But this illusion my mind deprived
And these feelings I’m forced to hide
For in our days, content, I must appear
To be forever a friend that holds you dear
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