I have Lived a Thousand Nights

I have lived a thousand






years,





seen bodies wither and







die.




Yet still I go on





steady and strong.




I wait a thousand






nights,





after I die




then start





again.



I have seen wars




and peace



though I have yet to





weep.



Every night



I close my eyes



and see where



I have already




been.


I have lived a thousand



nights



over and over




again.