I've no religion
to nowhere do I turn:
in my saddest moment
I seek refuge only in my inner sanctum

I've never learnt
how to say a prayer
my heart I silence
no word can I find to utter

no supplication
nor pity  do I seek
consolation if there were
it doesn't rise to speak

time shall dim my eyes
yet no tear or fear will I suffer
in utter calm I'll wait for the morrow
after the night's darkest hour is over