Twilight came and covered the streets And brilliant radiance of day was swept away The sun was gone to other lands All sounds ceased: ‘twas time for silence’ reign. So Night appeared at the threshold of the fate And opened wide the sacred gate. “Hail thee, Blessed Night! I wait for you. The rustle of your wings will give me freedom. My chainless mind’s a prisoner of doom I crave to enter in your fairy Kingdom!” And the nocturnal stare pierced gently my soul As Night looked at me in surprise: “What wonders do you expect from me? - it asked, - Child, are you ready to give sacrifice?” And it came over me and pronounced a spell; In the distance I heard only tinkle of bell. Bewildered Night recoiled from me, it shook its head. “Oh, nay! I cannot let you enter in my realm For too much light still lives within your soul. Unfinished fight I see in you, And it’s your doom to choose what you should follow”. So I was left to wander in Starlight, My only home was hidden in Twilight. 30 мая 2005