Not for Darkness

I am night owl

Treasuring the hours

Before sunrise

When all is quiet, at peace

 

No people

Clog up the streets and airwaves

Nature comes out of hiding

For a moment

 

Birds sing,

Raccoons and squirrels chatter

I love nighttime

not for darkness

Author's Note

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