Just before dawn
covering light
tracing
delicate
stars
with delight
sweet
midnight pure
falls upon the stars
beaten bruises
of the wise
lands of Nod
like a rich river rolling
through darkened vein
illuminating
true hope
inspiring
lusted flame
oh dear midnight
I bask in you
deep
swimming through
the secrets you
keep
lead me to
your shores of time
piping
a song
of endless rhyme
kind midnight
paving passively pacing
each moment
smooth
ebony bright
cooing
luring reflective
no matter
the season's uncharted
flight
place me the honor
to deliver your
stars
so showing the world
who you truly
are

Mishelle Apalategui