At midnight
I awoke
and gazed up to heaven;

No star in the entire mass
did smile down at me
at midnight.


At midnight
I projected my thoughts

out past the dark barriers.
No thought of light
brought me comfort

at midnight.

At midnight

I paid close attention
to the beating of my heart;
One single pulse of agony

flared up
at midnight.


At midnight
I fought the battle,
o Mankind, of your suffering;

I could not decide it
with my strength
at midnight.


At midnight
I surrendered my strength

into your hands!
Lord! over death and life
You keep watch

at midnight!