Only when there is a power cut
down here are city lights dead
Can I see up there the stars’ glut
Unseen moon over head!

I need sometimes a power cut
It’s when they yell curse
I open all the windows shut
To stare upon the stars!

I need sometimes a power cut
Like the horse needs the hoof
Feel a thrill in my gut
Run up to the roof!

It’s when is heard the groans
Of people blind to night
It’s then I see the night’s bones
Get the stars on my sight!

I need sometimes the power to go
When sky bathes in moonlight
Her beauty’s fullness night can show
Starry heaven comes to sight!