In The Thickness Of Night

In the thickness of night

When slumber pervades

And no one is at sight

The half moon

Espouses a desire

To be with its favourite star

Well perched

In the extreme corner

Where the sky reaches break even

Does not expand any further

 

In the quietude of night

The moon takes

Quaint steps

To upload

Silvery silken streak of light

Cheers up lilies

Makes them

Blush and smile

Helps push rue asunder

 

Amid the vast stretch of night

Dark clouds hover

Play spoilsport

The moon could peep..

Flirt no longer

A blank look

A hollow gaze envelops

Hung verdict

Shrouds sunken face

 

Cloud slowly disperses

Clear sky garners space

Time too crosses

Line of transition

Opts for less of darkness

With each passing hour

The moon wanes

Sighs and moans choke

Desire to love and be loved

Emptiness fills pace.