I see thee better -- in the Dark --

I see thee better -- in the Dark --

I do not need a Light --

The Love of Thee -- a Prism be --

Excelling Violet --

I see thee better for the Years

That hunch themselves between --

The Miner's Lamp -- sufficient be --

To nullify the Mine --

And in the Grave -- I see Thee best --

Its little Panels be

Aglow -- All ruddy -- with the Light

I held so high, for Thee --

What need of Day --

To Those whose Dark -- hath so -- surpassing Sun --

It deem it be -- Continually --

At the Meridian?