The day the sun forgets to set

And the street lights fail to turn on,

The glow worms will be dulled

And the cicadas stilled,

While tired birds will circle

The sky, in confused whirls;

That day, light will have victory,

Vanquishing darkness

Which will have won

Even in defeat

As it beats its retreat,

Quiet, yet emphatic,

Taking with it

Quietude,

Respite, and solitude;

And the light that shines best,

When cocooned in the nest

Of cosy darkness –

Candle light,

Glow worms and star light,

And so too, street lamps,

And the headlights

From every vehicle on a sojourn,

Bearing weary souls

Returning home.

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