In The Still Of The Night

There's certain stillness to the night tonight. There are no babies crying, children shouting or spouse fighting. I switched off the TV, sit by the window, open it wide and listen to the sound of the night. I can hear the sound of vehicles from far but the night crickets are louder. Thin clouds veiled the sky and the crescent moon shines brightly before it hid behind the tall condo. The night breeze is refreshing and once in a while, the single shining star will be accompanied with lights from airplanes passing by.

It is so calm and peaceful, just right for my creative brain juices to become hyperactive. Let's play with words it said. So here are the words flowing from my gray matter.

Menangguk keli udang di jala,
Umpan disimpan di dalam cawan;
Malam sepi duduk di jendela,
Memandang bulan di balik awan.

Hendak menuai padi seberang,
Singgah berehat di pohon sebatang;
Bulan sabit bersinar terang,
Hanya berteman sebutir bintang.

Kalau janji jadi sandaran,
Sudahlah pasti harus tunaikan;
Alunan unggas jelas kedengaran;
Diselang hiruk kenderaan di jalan.

Sudah suratan sejak berzaman,
Kasih suci jadi dambaan;
Kedinginan malam terasa nyaman,
Damai hati tenang perasaan.

Good night everyone :)