Night

Night is a pillow,

a quilt of stars

 

a songbird softly

singing nocturne

 

an exhalation,

glass of red wine

 

porch swing,

a sigh.

 

Slow romantic dance,

a meditation

 

a chalkboard for

the constellations

 

a hug,

a lullaby.

 

Night is

a sacred hymn.