People who get nostalgic about childhood were obviously never children. - Bill Watterson

Calvin: Look, a dead bird!
Hobbes: It must've hit a window.
Calvin: Isn't it beautiful? It's so delicate. Sighhh... once it's too late, you appreciate what a miracle life is. You realize that nature is ruthless and our existence is very fragile, temporary, and precious. But to go on with your daily affairs, you can't really think about that...which is probably why everyone takes the world for granted and why we act so thoughtlessly. It's very confusing. I suppose it will all make sense when we grow up.
Hobbes: No doubt.

I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.

You can't just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood.
What mood is that?
Last-minute panic.