this is the time when streetlights reign supreme,
and alley cats frolic in the street;
dogs bark in the distance, and
lovers secretly meet.
this is the time when all children sleep,
and dreams dance daringly through their heads,
tired parents check in and
confirm that offspring are in bed.
this is the time when the sun fades away
and the moon shows its somber face
billions of stars pop out and
make the sky a beautiful place.
this is the time then the air changes
it turns cold and brisk
only the most daring venture out
to take the unnecessary risk.
this is the time that scares us all
shadows come out, disguising everything
things change their shape and
birds cease to sing.
this is the time when streetlights reign supreme,
and alley cats frolic in the street;
dogs bark in the distance, and
lovers secretly meet.