This dead of midnight is the noon of thought,
And Wisdom mounts her zenith with the stars.
At this still hour the self-collected soul
Turns inward, and beholds a stranger there
Of high descent, and more than mortal rank;
An embryo God; a spark of fire divine.
Bio: Amy Borkowsky is an American author and comedian. Based in New York City, she is known for the two-volume comedy CDs Amy’s Answering Machine: Messages from Mom, collections of actual messages from her overprotective mother.
