Dark skiesThe Milky Way shining throughThe once bright blue skyToasty fireTurning white marshmallowsTo golden brownSilent wind nips my noseThe occasional hoot of an owlThe yellow-orange flicker bringsPeace to the familyOptimism to the airLight dew begins to formAcross the sloping grassLeaves slowly float to the groundNature’s music soothes meMinnesota’s northern lights cast an eerie glowAcross the forestIt’s half past tenCrawl into the tentWaiting for the early light of the morning