Twilight falls quietly
unexpected
What was day
comes to an end
Abruptly,
disconnected

A star is born in
the darkness
of new night
Encompassing,
brilliant in its
starkness

Stillness slows
pounding breast
Calming the mind
slowing the heart
Tranquility
sweetens the zest

Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©

You can read more of Christine Bolton’s writing at Poetry For Healing: Words from the Heart