the glimmering lady of the night
so smooth and silent does she glide
in her dark and velvet gown
strewn with pearls and petals around.
the broken wind draws her to me
she comes but to set me free
to break away from the chains of day
to let go of all the worries i pray.
for if sleep is truly the place of slumber
why does it not rest this heart of mine
for every night troubles of great number
reminds me of life's limited time.
so she shows me comfort,she gives me new doors
to see the living embers hidden in the shadows
i see the flames blinking and bobbing
in and ocean's ink, forever moving.
the powers of the sun rule not this domain
here i would gladly remain
away from the trials awakeness may bring
when consciousness departs, i long to cling.
to look up and speak of the beauty of showers
of sparks raining down from heavens bowers
to stare openly at the crystal tears
of Erebus himself, to know his fears.
oh but to share a place with the stars
nestled in his embrace, in oblivion's arms
and when he trades your soul for love, move not to fight
but take the fall and be held in the eyes of midnight.
oh i'm just another traveler lost in the waves
of vast and turbulent seas
tossing and riding forever amongst
sailing clouds of dreams.
