NIGHT, ambushed in the darkling wood, br Waited to seize the sleeping field, br His sentinels the pine trees stood br Till the sun fell beneath his shield. br Then when the day at last was dead, br Night, in his might, marched conquering br Across the land his banner spread br And reigned as victor and as King. br br br And you and I--all days apart br Rejoiced to see Night's victory, br Because he has a kindlier heart br Than Day wears with his sovereignty: br Day keeps us prisoned close, but Night br Lifts off Day's chains, and all night through br You dream of me, my life's delight, br And all night through I dream of you.