the daylight slips away 

and songbirds sweetly sing

the day to close

~~

and i, who used to 

fear the dark, breathe deep

and relish in the hush

~~

joining nature in her rhythms

tranquil, for all must

slumber and refresh

~~

and tomorrow’s troubles

are not today’s and need 

to keep their place

~~

and night is nothing to be 

feared when a heart chooses

peaceful and content

~~

©Heather Pound 2022

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