The night is when friends reveal more of life

Heavy minds are unburdened, to the few;

Of that which causes wonder, fear, or strife;

My companions, whose love and trust we grew.

And so we sit and talk, for endless time,

Such details conversation did revolve,

Much of which I will never put to rhyme.

So with our mates our issues we resolve;

Champions of the tasks which we'd foreseen.

Howe'er, while at these times our triumphs shone,

Lately, lacking your presence I have been

Empty of company, I think, alone,

Good friend, it is on these nights that I find,

Loose leaf cannot compare to your great mind.