This late night beatitude

Freezing chills through panes that leak

My heart is frozen Mama

And all the world is sad and bleak

On this frigid, sleepless night

No doubt your arms would ease the pain

A voice to say all will be alright

Is lost and stilled and ne’er again

I’m without comfort, joy, and peace

I’ve lost my way somehow

I don’t know how to return to then

I’m prisoner to this wretched “now”

Oh to have the days of yore

The easy smiles, the laughter

I’d take not a moment again for granted

I don’t want this “ever after”