Cloudy Night, Shade me from the Light

Howling winds freeze on my nose, as the the clouds above me shadow me in darkness. I can only gaze up, even though the only visiblility is cloud formations against the night sky. I only begin to imagine an IFR approach. So perfect, with the cloud- layers just barely above minimal requirements. I flirt with them. I stare at them winking at them, because they know that I have practiced with them before. Landed countless times through them, with their mysterious obscurities. They gave me challenges, and they gave me moments of success. These clouds do nothing but try to show me that sometimes being without sight, provides the best insight. And now they harvest my eyes without the moonlight. Shading me from the cowardice of the moon. They give me courage to once again try through them. Droplets dance on top of my face, and the bumps of the clouds massage my back as I float with the cool breeze back to reality. They are going to be here for awhile. For awhile, they will have me mature.