Mottled grey, tinged with black
Heralds a night, when light lacked
Crystal gleam, that comes with day
Fading slowly, as sun gives way

To shut-down, that twilight brings
Muffled bird sounds, no longer wing
Across a sky, where peace now reigns
As active life, now slowly drains

Sleep snubs the sound of life
Though in shrubs, a time for mice
Venture unseen, by the human eye
Till a stalking cat, now hidden lies

In wait to pounce, catch its prey
So much easier, as ends the day
Rest will revive, until the dawn
Repeats the process, day reborn