Dark Skies

By Anantjit Chander

Dark skies above, so deep and wide

A canopy of black, where stars reside

In this veil of darkness, mysteries hide

A world of wonder, to explore inside

The moon, a sliver, its light so faint

Yet it illuminates, without restraint

The shadows dance, in a wild paint

A rhythm that's mystic, without restraint

The clouds, a canvas, painted with grey

They seem to move, with the winds at play

A moment of calm, then a storm to sway

A symphony of nature, in its own way

The stars, a guide, in this midnight hour

A source of hope, in their shining power

They twinkle, and sparkle, without a cower

In this world of darkness, they are the tower

Dark skies above, so deep and wide

A canvas of wonder, that we abide

In this moment of peace, we confide

To the beauty of darkness, we preside.

By Anantjit Chander