Softly Goes

Softly goes the winter night Turning beneath a star lite sky icy wind blows upon the land Chilling those who walk this night Darkness bares the land of life They run unto small caves of light Seeking warm safety there within Hidden from the star sky Lonely trees stand the guard talking softly among themselves On the endless watch they take The quiet is louder than any noise It fills all space Nowhere to hide The sun the moon cannot be Their lights will not fill the sky And will not come each night to stay Gather clouds for snow to fall Changing land from black to white Hiding much and showing some All in a cold winter night