Dead silence ringing in my ears
Alone outside in the dark of night
A coyote's howl from nowhere appears
My mind not filled with any fright
Then a call from an owl I hear
Awaiting arrival of morning's light
Nothing in the dark this old man fears
Droplet from an icicle taking flight
Falling to the ground where it smears
Dancing creek sounds bring such delight
Song resonates on the breeze then disappears
Filled with joy at the sounds of night
Once again silence rings in my ears
I love the beauty and darkness of night
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