The night

The night
so serene
holds many mysteries
within its cloak
of dull black
things that flutter
in the night
or chirp
to a nocturnal song.
Eerie shadows
walk
softly neath
a red glowing moon
that lights
the world
by night
setting
it aglow
with
raging fire
and then
settles
it
with torrents
of subtle winds
that whistle
through bare branches
of towering witch trees
staring
wide eyed
down
onto the sightless earth
and frightening life itself
till morning dawns anew.