Beautiful.

First you hardly notice it happening

The colors quicken

The sky burns with reds and orange and yellows

The shadows lengthen

The white snow is blue in shadow

There is a pause

Inextricably darker now

Lights come on, colors mute

Voices hushed agains the chill

The wind stops, changes direction, begins again

The stars would appear save from the clouds that have rolled in

Fumbling the glasses & plates are carried in

Where had the time gone