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 Years That hunch themselves between — The Miner's Lamp — sufficient be — To nullify the Mine —

And in the Grave — I see Thee best — Its little Panels be Aglow — All ruddy — with the Light I 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?