Eve

On edging hour, toward pitch of night,
eve's veil slowly cloaks another day
Among clusters, brightest stars sparkle,
as sun's eminent presence slips away

Awakened life, which ebon spawns,
gather beneath an ascending moon
Heeding to beckon of tranquil breeze,
shadows sway to an immerging tune

In constant surge, erupting with echo,
unseen choir performs steadily along
Cloaked by veil, the stage is draped;
introduction to eve arrives in song

Into darkness, final minutes converge;
day falters no more, coming to end
Sparkling stars shine brightly in clusters,
as the moon continues to ascend

© C.E. Vance