Where the lights
Were unable to follow
A stillness prevailed
From a young, bashful heart

In bloom
At long last
He flourished quietly
Through the cold depths of night

Bereft
Of the rude
Shimmering of day

He scaled higher and higher
With vibrant hues
Blossoming, the entire way

Life
Now lurked from below
Coiled in shadow
For the downtrodden to reap

Where the colors
All stirred in defiance
Fervently dancing
In the firm clutches of night