I have been one acquainted with the night. I have walked out in rain—and back in rain. I have outwalked the furthest city light. I have looked down the saddest city lane. I have pa**ed by the watchman on his beat And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain. I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet
When far away an interrupted cry Came over houses from another street But not to call me back or say good-bye; And further still at an unearthly height One luminary clock against the sky Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right. I have been one acquainted with the night.