Respite

It falls upon me once again
like the smothering light of a sunless dusk
gently about me in every way
a fog of pain to end my day

Through the noon and evening light
i covered my eyes because you shined so bright
now i feel remorse,
for now i dread the night

Night oh night, darkest night
sweat, blood, screaming, eery night
leaving me alone, cold and blind
a sheen of terror placed over my mind

I put it off for too long again
put it off and escaped temporary pain
but now as nameless fears manifest
a terrible weight sets upon my chest

Darkest night oh lonely night
set me free give me a little more light
though soon i know that light must fade
for a moment more, let me evade