<P> The spoken - word poem heard near the six - minute mark of the album version of the song is called `` Late Lament '' . Drummer Graeme Edge wrote the verses , which were recited by keyboardist Mike Pinder . On Days of Future Passed , the poem 's last five lines bracket the album and also appear at the end of track 1 ( `` The Day Begins '' ) . </P>
<P> The spoken - word poem heard near the six - minute mark of the album version of the song is called `` Late Lament '' . Drummer Graeme Edge wrote the verses , which were recited by keyboardist Mike Pinder . On Days of Future Passed , the poem 's last five lines bracket the album and also appear at the end of track 1 ( `` The Day Begins '' ) . </P>
the poem at the end of nights in white satin
the poem at the end of nights in white satin
Late Lament
Late Lament