In Vain

I sought all night, my light and fame.

I fought the moon and stole his name.

I met many men but left none sane.

And when the sun rose, I died in vain. 

I laughed in loss and laughed in my gain.

I drowned my fears in this endless rain.

I robbed the world of the joy I claim.

But when the sun rose, I died on vain.

I chased them away, my grief and shame.

I captured the beast but images him tame.

I hunted and fought and then slayed my bane. 

Still when sun rose, I died on vain.

I lived all night then I died in vain.

I killed my death then died in pain.

I died in vain, I died in pain. 

And the shadow of the of this pain is all that will remain.