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The Veil Between Night and Day: The mystery of dusk and dawn

When night takes and morning restores

By Tendayi NgwerumePublished about a year ago 2 min read
The Veil Between Night and Day: The mystery of dusk and dawn
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As the sun descends to meet the horizon,

A tranquil stillness envelops the scene, heralding a renewal.

Twilight unfurls its delicate shroud,

A boundary where aspirations and shadows intertwine.

The vibrant embers of the day’s conclusion,

Melt into soft murmurs, serene and gentle.

The concerns of the day, the weights we carry,

Fade into the nurturing embrace of dusk.

The heavens blush in deep crimson tones,

As the sun gently lowers its radiant crown.

Stars emerge with a subtle sparkle,

Sentinels of the collective dreams we share.

In the quiet of night, where tranquility prevails,

Rest comes to alleviate our burdens.

Happiness is tucked away, grief is diminished,

In the serene hold where time pauses.

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The moon rises with a vigilant presence,

Casting silvery beams through the mist.

Her luminous touch offers a comforting relief,

Enveloping the world in a soothing night.

The enigmas of night craft an expansive tapestry,

A canvas of recollections, shadows formed.

Yet concealed within its dark embrace,

Are whispers of dawn, their tales unspoken.

For even as night cloaks the earth,

A promise stirs, ever near.

The east begins to glow with anticipation,

A subtle indication of what lies ahead, a gentle preview.

With a gentle blush, the horizon exhales,

The dawn emerges, tender and frail.

The stars retreat to their heavenly domain,

As light spreads its golden reign.

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The first strains of morning softly arise,

A bright melody, announcing the skies.

Hope stirs with the sun's upward climb,

Warming souls, mending the time.

Shadows dissipate as sunlight prevails,

Cascading over fields, caressing the trails.

The world rejuvenates, its essence revived,

With each new dawn, aspirations thrive.

In this interplay of twilight and morn,

An endless cycle, where night is reborn,

The enigma resides in its fleeting grace,

A delicate balance, time's warm embrace.

For dusk murmurs rest, a soothing request,

And dawn calls for courage, bold and blessed.

Together they lead, a celestial duo,

The rhythm of life in its ebb and flow.

Thus, let us treasure these moments, rare,

The thin veil between night and day laid bare.

For within their mystery, existence takes shape,

Through serene nights and vibrant landscapes.

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About the Creator

Tendayi Ngwerume

I am passionate about the power of the written word to motivate myself and inspire others to reach their full potential.

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