White smoke billows from the embers
As it surrounds the darkening horizon,
Teary eyes stare to and fro
While the shadows linger in their infancy
Its creatures cry out as they awaken, one by one
For another nights toil

Others lie dormant
As the light of the sun fades
And the air grows cold
The overture of darkness begins in earnest
Soothing harmonies that pierce
Every living being’s spirit

Allies and enemies,
Friends and strangers
Busily working the difficult tasks
To ensure their survival
The din of the night’s chore
Rises to a fevered pitch
As the blanket of nocturnal gloom
Continues

Slowly, the symphony grows fainter
And the mists dissipate,
Making way for the rebirth of morning
Marking the end of this interlude
Leading to another’s melody
As life carries on this endless cycle

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