Before darkness, it was dawn’s tune
\nThe sun waved with its bright rays
\nThe gentle breeze whispered in ears
\nThe birds chirped and exulted in joy<\/p>\n
Before darkness, the clock struck nine
\nThe streets were bustle with life’s rhythm
\nThe sound of honks spread urgency of time
\nSummer, rainfall or winter — seasons had a ball<\/p>\n
Before darkness, the afternoon rolled in
\nThe hunger pangs reflected life’s basic needs
\nEvery living being portrayed essence of effort
\nThis is what distinguished Earth from other planets<\/p>\n
Before darkness, the tinge of evening crept in
\nSigns of the impending night as sun lost its shine
\nThe birds circled together before they said goodbye
\nIn preparation to embrace the black after the light<\/p>\n
Before darkness, life rejoiced and showed the way
\nOf how life would resume, once darkness bid farewell<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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