Darkness Uncovers

` Belying this despised state you hunch upon shuffling feet, pondering the crunch of browned leaves. Burrowing this dusty soil you hide beneath scurrying paws, forgetting the crash of billowy waves. Blowing out raspy breath you pucker withered lips; release cotton-downed doves. Bellowing against the horizon you herd the flock from grazing; shackled gates embrace nightfall. `