Nocturne Poem by Lora Colon

Night falls, spreading its black canopy,
And right on cue, the moon appears,
Resurrecting unbridled ghosts
That salute me with taunts and jeers

Loneliness and woe rise from their graves
And dance in the luminous air;
Let them claim their damned victory!
My shattered heart yields in despair

I'm imprisoned in this godless realm
Of loneliness and misery - -
A dank cave that echoes my cry:
Love, why have you abandoned me!

And through it all the remorseless moon
Holds the sun's healing light at bay;
As despair flaunts its victory,
A faint light breaks the fading gray

Finally, the dawn! what welcome relief - -
With its light, the spirits depart,
The callous moon waves its farewell,
Bringing small comfort to my heart

For I know what awaits me tomorrow
As the night overcomes the day:
The rising moon will signal the hour
For the demons to come out and play