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I stepped through a portal lit by the moon
a gateway to tomorrow opened wide
I was tempted to take a look inside
after all, I surely would be there soon

Midnight was the name of this eerie place
it struck me as an extreme oddity
that a fraction of a second could be
so firmly held in mystery's embrace

A misty veil hugged the night all around
eyes pierced through darkness, watching every move
as if it were their only aim to prove
fear could be invoked without making a sound

Deeper into Midnight a sense of unease
gathered strength as it clung to the silence
stillness, ominous in its ambience
expressed a keen desire to displease

I cried "Release me from this frozen state
Return me swiftly to the other side"
Midnight unlocked its jaws, I ran to hide
no longer tempted by tomorrow's fate

In a flash Dawn hurried to my rescue
she warned "Never let Midnight lure you in
Be patient for tomorrow to begin"
I sighed and whispered in Dawn's ear "Thank you!"

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