And Yes, What About The Nights? Poem by RIC BASTASA

did you say that we invented the Night?
that we mystified it?
that it has hoofs and thorns
that its ways are cruel
for men of centuries have long been
deprived of its sleep
for greed
and hunger of power
for sex
and lust for the flesh
for avarice that the night hides
from the eyes of those
who have the courage to be good
to have wisdom?

no, the night is here
and whatever opening of the mind
no matter how we close
our eyes

the night becomes more felt
and it is so cold
and deadly.