Silent, Loud, Eternal Poem by Naila Ali

I lay down at night watching the stars up in the sky.
I fall into a dreamless sleep, listening to the rain.
I woke to the sun shining in my face, the memory of the night before came to my brain.

I took a walk to the sleepless forest, where the birds sang and the trees danced.
I heard the snow fall but the trees danced on.
I wished that the time would stop, for I wanted to capture this moment for all.

For hours I lay watching the sun, the dancing trees, and the singing birds.
This moment was too precious to lose.
I wish I could turn into a rock and watch forever the trees dance on.