Coal Black Night

In the coal black of night, shadows dance,  

Just above the jutting rock, dreams retreat,  

Even the moon lies hid, cloaked in silence,  

Faint glimmers woven in threads of darkness.  

Winds whisper secrets through the barren trees,  

Rustling leaves bear witness, secrets held tight,  

The world seems to pause, breathe held in waiting,  

While shadows embrace the weight of their truths.  

Stars blink like eyes, half-closed and unsure,  

Veiled by clouds, they roam, bruised by the night,  

A path less traveled beckons with promise,  

But caution remains, a friend to the brave.  

Footsteps echo softly, the heart finds its pace,  

As spirit and stone merge, a quiet resolve,  

This journey is half lost in the folds of time,  

In the coal black of night, where fears take flight.