The Day Ends Poem by John A'Hern

A sunny and restful day slowly ends,
The blue of the sky turns into reddish hues,
The sun sets slowly letting darkness take control,
Night is now in command.
Birds have settled in their favourite trees
Time for the night time creatures to appear.
Noises in the night time air
Some familiar some not so,
Imagination as to what is making that call.
Chirping of frogs looking for friends,
Bats flying overhead, heading for the fig trees.
The family dog looks around
Barking at the scene of night time sounds,
Just to show that the dog stands guard,
The dog settles in his favourite place
Dreams of tomorrow will now reside.
Why is it that blinds and curtains closed tight?
Shutting out the darkness of night,
Night time imagination for those that need.
Favourite armchair awaits eagerly,
Sitting reading latest book
Dreams await from words that float.
Time for bed, words often said,
Sleep taken for granted, some just weep.
Body at rest repairing the day's movements
For those that wake another day beckons.