Shashi Gupta

Under the weight of the falling night
Chased by the dreams that take off from life
The dying sun lay down to rest
To rise again with renewed strength.
The rosy glow that soften the edges
Of the bright light of the sun all day
Bring out dreamers to watch the sun set
As it finds it way to the other end.
The birds all twitter aloud, their final song
Chattering as they prepare to rest
Animals too slink off to their lairs
To be warm and cozy with their mates.
The world is at peace in the dark of the night
The twinkling stars wink at the passers by
The moon with its soft halo shows the way
Finally man too, to his home he turns.
Parties over,
Friends depart,
And under the stars
There is peace and calm.