The Scariest Time of Day

It’s right when the sun is brightest,

just when the day is lightest.

When the birds chirp and dance in the trees:

That ’s when I get weak in the knees.

No monsters are out at that hour.

They ’re waiting, conserving their power.

Relaxing till the shadows get longer.

Being calm—resting up—getting stronger.

While you’re out having fun in the park,

they ’re biding their time—until dark.