Sunrise

i gaze to the west
as the golden orb
sinks below the horizon
taking with it the promise of light and guidance
now i'm left with nothing
but the hint of warmth along th land
but i know that light is an empty promise-
so now i am alone.
alone with the lonely moon
and the crowded stars.
the pale moonlight does nothing-
all it does is accentuate the sinister shadows
but it is something
and all that i have
i wait in eager anticipation
for the light i know is coming
the light that brings the promise
because although this night is long,
i know that while
sorrow lasts for the night,
the joy comes in the morning.