A Black Night

A blackout enshrouds the city
The city dissolves into veils
Veils that numb the sounds with
a transparent darkness
Darkness that stops the drunk
city-lights from blinding stray dogs

The moon strains the silhouette
of the breathing buildings
on the water – tickled by the wind

The stars no longer shy away
from artificial lights
They shine boldly in the sky
sprouting unknown faces
on the terrace
I see a paper glowing white
under dry leaves

After so many days
It’s finally a night