Peaceful Winter Night Under the Cold Moon

 

The night is cold and brisk, yet peacefully silent.  The moon glows overhead, illuminating the bare winter landscape.  The air smells crisp, as if hinting at coming snow. A fox gives a curt, sharp cry to his mate down the farm lane, then silently disappears into the woods.  In the cloudless sky, the stars brilliantly sparkle with the promise of a bright new year to come.