No moon br To light my way upon the stair, br Cold comfort br In the wine I drink alone. br br Black clouds, br Rain, br The hurried flight of birds, br Water flowing grayly br In the dusk. br br A rising storm, br Boats tugging at their mooring ropes. br Or s ails full-spread br To take advantage of the wind. br br A moving point of fire br In the dark, br The distant lantern br Of a passing boat.