Escape

When heavy burdens plague my soul
I seek the shelter of the night
and watch the final stream of light
till darkness is a black as coal.

Elated as the night's first star
shines brightly in the darkened sky,
I hear the hoot of owl nearby...
soon fears fade like an old healed scar.

My spirit lifted with delight.
My soul as peaceful as the view.
A gift that nature offers you,
an awesome. bright celestial sight.