On a midnight train, I was standing alone,
Entranced by a melody from long ago.
Laden by my heart, the moon hung low
Over the sea.

I longed for an unknown remedy,
Reprieve from an ageless malady
That oppressed my soul so carelessly
And did so through and through.

I had wandered far and farther still
Seeking just that thing, until
I sensed my search would go unfulfilled,
Then I turned for home.

Scarcely could I have portended,
With my efforts so newly ended,
That Fortune there had me attended,
And granted what I sought.

For on that train, across the car,
As if had shimmered some distant star
Where the angels and the Heavens are,
You smiled at me.

There in midnight’s darkest hour,
When even evil spirits cower,
Grew a rare and radiant flower -
You smiled at me.

And in that moment I had reward.
Out from that distant star had poured
Transcendent grace – my spirit soared!
I was happy.

And though I’ll never know your name,
Your smile will in me remain
Until my chance to do the same -
To give that smile away.