I see thee better—in the Dark—

I see thee better — in the Dark —I do not need a Light —The Love of Thee — a Prism be —Excelling Violet —

I see thee better for the YearsThat hunch themselves between —The Miner's Lamp — sufficient be —To nullify the Mine —

And in the Grave — I see Thee best —Its little Panels beAglow — All ruddy — with the LightI held so high, for Thee —

What need of Day —To Those whose Dark — hath so — surpassing Sun —It deem it be — Continually —At the Meridian?