due to the power supply
being interrupted yesterday
very little light shone
in my long hallway

the electricity company didn't care
that I was in a darkened space
where I couldn't find
the umbrella stand's trace

it was a most inconsiderate
power outage
which did leave me
in a thorough outrage

there I was looking around
about the dark
without an iota of a luminous
lit spark

the next time the electricity provider
decides to flick off the switch
I trust it will send me a notification
telling of the shadowy pitch