Blackness

In the dark of night, I see it rise A shadowy figure, a deep disguise A force that's strong, and bold, and true It's blackness, spreading out anew It blankets the earth in a shroud of dark Enveloping all in its powerful mark The stars themselves seem to dim and fade As blackness takes over, in a grand parade It's not a thing to fear, this darkness here For in it lies the essence of all that's clear The deep, rich blackness that fills the night Is the very thing that gives us sight For in the blackness, we see the stars Twinkling bright, and near, and far We see the moon, with its silvery glow Reflecting the light that it does bestow So let us not fear the blackness that reigns For in it lies beauty, and wonder, and gains Let us embrace the night, and all it brings And marvel at the glory that blackness sings.