[The lyrics below were previously written as a sonnet by D.S.Yarab, inspired by the correspondence and writings of Maria Theresa written upon the loss of her husband, Emperor Francis I, in 1765, when she was 48 years old. They were pulled into service as lyrics and set to music created through the use of artfully crafted prompts, trial and error, and poor judgment, using AI at Udio.com. As always, neither lyricists nor composers are at risk of displacement by my efforts or the advancements of AI.]

Lyrics of Widow’s Lament Of Maria Theresa

The sun, once bright, now veiled in somber black, 
The stars, extinguished, forsake their shining light,
I wander through this never-ending night,
In search of solace that I forever lack.

Within, a void remains since your farewell, 
No more your smile, your voice that warmed my core,
No longer does your love and warmth restore,
I’m left yearning, my being an empty shell.

Impatience grows, my heart craves the bier,
A longing to escape this realm of woe,
To find release, to rest forevermore, 
And bid farewell to all I hold below.
 
I find no solace but in toil and strain,
And close my soul so pain no longer reigns.