The Elegance of the Night

As dusk approaches its end, Springs up the moon, in the cloak of dark; And I, observing, how beautiful is the trend. The stars sparkle as brightly as the Dawn Star, The moon glittering, with her dim light being shone, Upon the blue-green waters of the sea; In the dark night, with majestic power, As she sits on her throne. The Night Jar sings, the owl hoots, The rodents scampering afoot; The crickets ‘crick’ and the bats shriek everywhere, Conveying a message; Telling the night is here. And as I ascend the stairs to my room, From my window I peep, At the elegant night, Switching off the light, Feeling the depth of the dark, As I lay myself, In the peace and silence...of... Sleep.....