Windows Learn the Night

Streetlight bands climb gently up the wall

Dimmer slides to amber breathing small

Teacup lifts a ribbon thin and clear

Windows learn the night and draw it near

Buttons find their station fabrics fall

Air turns mint and metal crisp and small

Windows learn the night calm and true

City writes in quiet shades of blue

Windows learn the night still and bright

Day lets go the skyline sets the light

Mail slot takes a whisper down the line

Balcony herbs keep silver on the vine

Phone glow cools to navy over glass

Footsteps level out and let it pass

Clock hand smooths a quarter to the right

Palms relax the evening fits its height

Windows learn the night calm and true

City writes in quiet shades of blue

Windows learn the night still and bright

Day lets go the skyline sets the light

If a higher current traces frame to frame

We'll mark a tiny star beside our name

Fold the day and file it spine to spine

Step into a soft unhurried line

Windows learn the night calm and true

City writes in quiet shades of blue

Windows learn the night still and bright

Day lets go the skyline sets the light

Dimmer rests low the room holds time