This is great.
This bit
How somber is the realization that the journey from mild fascination through deep yearning must end in harrowing contemplative reflection
sums the whole poem up for me, but I had to read the poem a couple times to understand the statement.
I'm wondering about the non-conformity of not offering comfort. It seems the dawn's coming conforms with a lack of comfort in that the day begins again like any other, relentlessly.
Thank you so much for reading. That part is also my favourite portion of the piece, as it succinctly encompasses the sentiments contained therein.
In the poem, dawn provides no comfort in a manner that is at odds with its usual nature, which is to provide succour after a tumultuous night. Hence, the "respite" it brings is still a world of pain.