Nightfall Shadows

Title: Nightfall Shadows

In Moscow, where nocturnal lights flicker low,
A lament emerges amidst shadows’ flow.
Once vibrant havens of love and pride,
Now face oppression as the darkness chides.

Within these sanctuaries, secrets unfurled,
Embrace spirited souls defying the world.
Their hopes and dreams boldly entwined,
Through pulsating beats and love undefined.

Yet shadows encroach as the sun descends,
Whispering fear, weaving threads that offend.
Police raid the threshold of love’s domain,
Silencing voices that openly remain.

Moscow’s gay bars, once temples of light,
Now bear witness to an unjust, stinging blight.
Supreme Court’s ruling casts an oppressive spell,
Labeling the LGBTQ+ movement an extremist’s shell.

But beneath the surface lies unity’s plea,
A longing for acceptance dancing free.
Within each heart, love’s ember still burns,
Igniting resilience as the spirit yearns.

Together we rise, united we stand,
Hand in hand, forging a path hand in hand.
From the shadows, emerges strength anew,
Defying hate, for love will persevere, true.

Though darkness looms, hope’s beacon shall gleam,
Inspiring change, rousing a vibrant theme.
Moscow’s gay bars, in defiance, shall thrive,
As love, unyielding, celebrates and survives.