At midnight

At midnight

I awoke

and gazed up to heaven;

No star in the entire mass

did smile down at me

at midnight.

At midnight

I projected my thoughts

out past the dark barriers.

No thought of light

brought me comfort

at midnight.

At midnight

I paid close attention

to the beating of my heart;

One single pulse of agony

flared up

at midnight.

At midnight

I fought the battle,

o Mankind, of your suffering;

I could not decide it

with my strength

at midnight.

At midnight

I surrendered my strength

into your hands!

Lord! over death and life

You keep watch

at midnight!