Quiet Comforts

The sky softens its hues

to lull us into calm

the gentle transition that comes

between full night and the day

the sun sinks slowly

lighting the horizon

as above is the stars begin

to return to their bright lives

quiet comfort is found

in the sudden peace

a world only miraculous

and unbroken

soothing the spirit

and healing the heart

giving the mind its rest – Caroline A. Slee