An Open G Sounds

An open G sounds like midnight -
That time of day the soul starts living.
Man's choices, between whatever forgiving
God he follows and his own light,
Sound true. The dark alights
On weary men, up late, still driving
Away from the world with which they're striving;
Salvation is sought in lonely flight.
The depth of night conveyed through tone - 
It reminds men of the simple pleasure
Found while looking up in expectation
At winking stars, feeling the exhalation
Of the night - In any measure
That gentle note stands alone.