Moonlight filters through the tree limbs 

Illuminating the darkness of the night 

The white light spills over the trees 

Wind rustles leaves making soft noise

Like it’s trying to expose the world 

Clouds drift through the night sky 

The air envelops the dark area 

Trapping it inside a frigid state 

The wind whistles quietly again

Like it’s attempting to tell secrets 

The sky begins to rain light droplets 

Creating a shimmer on the ground 

Noise of the wildlife is masked 

Creatures stir throughout the dark

Stars brighten the sky naturally 

Eyes adjust to the contrasting light 

Nature holds its own serenity

Domes of energy flow around 

Old life starts to slowly dwindle 

Beginnings created softly from 

Prickles of light shine vividly 

Warming up the cold earth 

Brightness encompasses all 

Unfurling through the wind 

Secrets float in the tranquility of 

Life that awakens early at dawn

Within a small portion of earth

Vanishing as the sun streams 

Ending the new wonderment of 

Those at night turning evanescent

Light amplifies morning souls 

Controlling personal artistry

Savannah Branham (she/her) is a senior who enjoys writing poetry, novels, and fantasy stories.