On the eve of early rising, with curious companion We climbed to the highest peak, to yield clearest view This vantage point was inaccessible to the common without clearance The stolen key allowed me to explore forbidden fruit We stood on the platform under star studded quilt Quietly we crossed the bridge to another realm Peered in through the frosted window at laboratory dormant Followed the black path laid down over rocky roof Hidden was a narrow hallway, a strip along the ledge The average passerby unaware and far below Made our way up a ladder to the top of brick structure There I found that light shines even in the ***** city