Welcome To the Night

Evening time has come
toils of the day are done
watch the setting sun
change the face of the sky

the evening sun sinks
into the horizon
sounds of the night
begin their symphony

birds begin to roost
their chatter slowly fades
creatures of the night
take their place on the stage

The moon rises slowly, announcing
the changing of the guard
coolnes felt all around
Earth surrendering her warmth

As the sun hides her face
Welcome to the Night.

g.mattingly 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Madonsela Avatar
June 18, 2012 at 6:59 AM
Thanx for the welcome lol. lovely poem, different contrasts of the nyt expressed
Palli Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 12:35 PM
lovely write! i enjoyed it
Andresen Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Yes, the night has many hidden secrets - beautiful written poem Michael, thank you. - oxox Anne-Lise
Chakrapany Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 11:32 AM
nice poetic documentary that says beautifully all moments from evening to night .unique concept .thank you for sharing .jk .yes it is me jkalwaye okie .
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