The term POETIC NIGHT BEFORE is composed of three words: 'POETIC, ' 'NIGHT, ' and 'BEFORE.' The first word, 'POETIC, ' is defined as relating to or characteristic of poetry, and is derived from the Greek word poētikos, meaning 'of or for poets.' The second word, 'NIGHT, ' is defined as the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The third word, 'BEFORE, ' is defined as at a time preceding a specified event or action. Together, the phrase POETIC NIGHT BEFORE can be interpreted as a POETIC description of the NIGHT BEFORE a significant event or action.