The abyss of the night

The abyss of the night
There's plenty to fight
A heart stricken with fright
When courage takes flight

The abyss of the night
The emptiness it incites
Binds me to a tight
Corner with no light

The abyss of the night
My woes I painfully write
On a filmsy paper kite
To bring them to your sight

The abyss of the night
My sword has lost its might
The fallen fort invites
All to take a bite

The abyss of the night
As I begin to recite
A poem not quite
Worth a second write

The abyss of the night
I have fallen from great height
My soul lies contrite
It finds no delight

The abyss of the night
Please come and ignite
The dying flame, the failing light
I need you to make things right

The abyss of the night
Don't let me out of your sight
I pray you hear me despite
My inability to requite

My lord, my king, my light
Please grant me your respite
Have pity on my plight
And hold me close tonight