Anika Joseph
The sun dips below the horizon
Its crimson rays fading to grey
The labor of the day is done
Shadows dissolve into the night
The whispering breath of night chases the swelter away
The streets are empty, time stands still
Leaves rustle gently
A bat flaps by
Tranquil repose abounds
The stars glow like dewdrops
The full moon is in bloom
It bathes the earth in its mellow glow
The birds start chirping, dawn is nigh
Golden rays pierce through
The inky shroud of night