Down below the shining moon Around the trees, a sacred gloom Running with the midnight sky Knowing that which makes you cry Night is full with my essence Eternal light betrays my presence Soaring through my endless task Shadows are my faithful mask
Common Wrong Answers
“Light”
Light is the opposite of darkness and does not fit the clues about being associated with shadows and the absence of light.
“Night”
While night is related to darkness, the riddle specifically describes the essence of darkness itself, which is distinct from simply being nighttime.
“Moon”
The moon is a source of light in the night sky, contrasting with the theme of darkness and does not fit with the clues about shadows and gloom.
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