Night
Night ached to flee Metropolis Where sin pervaded and crept like weeds. With covered eyes and grey-dark mantle She trembled through its streets. Lust's toxic flowers burst in flames Singeing her once glimmering train. While Death's madness came stampeding And trampled on all Night's dreams. Stealthy Greed perused the streets, Concealed with Night's unwilling aid. When dawn arrived with glorious light, Night fled in grateful shame.