The longest night

Moonlight gilds the ground
Shining through slits between the leaves
Keeping me company through the long night
For daylight refuses yet to stir
The wind of darkness is cold and sharp
Clawing my face, penetrating my skin
As I wait alone, for tomorrow to find me

Curse the darkness and its inquisitive ears
For it can hear my tears
Oh, goddess of the moon, shelter me,
Take me into your arms, away from harm
Shield me from the murky world outside
Keep me hidden from prying eyes
As I fall apart and weep

I close my eyes against the emptiness
And let the shadows clasp me close
Am I to shun? They who love me as they can?
Embracing me as they devour my soul
I know they will never desert me
These spirits that keep the nightmares at bay
Silently sing me to sleep

And as I begin to drift off, I whisper a plea
To the spectres who guard me, and to the moon
Oh, beings of the night, please wait with me
Watch over me till the sun once again soars
Banishing the darkness and the chill in my bones
Awaken me then, so I can drink precious drops
Of the blessed light that bathes me