If I Die Tonight

Let there be no moonlight, nor morning thereafter,

Or dusk or dawn--if I die tonight.
Let the forests go burning, let the paths go blind,

Let the journey be abandoned --if I die tonight.

Let wars be fought, let blood be sought,

Let suffering be wrought-if I die tonight.
Let the poem go unread, let the tears go dry,

Let the fire subside--if I die tonight.

Let the promise of angels be sustained by myths

Let them believe in me as I never did,
Let them forget themselves, let them look towards the sky,
Let it be high and dry---If I die tonight.

Let Life not change from what it is now

And let them live that life---if I die tonight.