Nightscapes

The night air smells good tonight, with the scent of dry, old wood. There is a sense of calm, like water undisturbed by the gentle ruffling of the wind nearby…and contentment that comes with quiet sleep.

The night air surrounds me, and as I float in its serenity, I gaze up and see that the sky is clear. Two stars, one of top of the other, graze the night stage. And I stare, wondering for whom they shine tonight.