Bedtime Stories
First, that sunrise
and those birds calling to each other
from the electric line and overgrown fence.
Sleep.
And maybe the bills need
paid. Or maybe a great meteor will crash
into– or maybe the soft grocery store lights
will shadow form across its floor.
Pencil in time for
the appointment with sleep,
it’s familiar rooms.
There is a time
to talk. There will always be.
Of course.
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Those questions at bedtime that keep us awake captured so well. Nice ending subtly questioning having time to talk
nice work!
like appointment with sleep, its familiar rooms
Nice!
Love this one.
Love the shape and sound of this one.
Especially: First, that sunrise
and those birds calling to each other
from the electric line and overgrown fence.
Shaun: when sleep deprived at bird chirp, it’s going to be a one long day. ( I have enjoyed and been inspired by your poems this month)
Incredible. I didn’t pencil it in to do so, but I have come back to this poem two nights in a row. Thank you for this poem.
That’s very kind of you! Thank you!