late or early
some people are indifferent
to the early morning hours
classifications.
but, we’re singing.
singing!
serenading the stars,
wooing the moon;
without sleep or
the song
of song birds.
only the chatter of
nocturnal
animals and
feet
shuffling along the
ground.
regardless of it being
early or late.
- Hoc Scripsi
recently there was a poem of mine in Madswirl and if you haven't been there to check it out - Go Now! Second from the bottom -
I will always choose a diner over a restaurant..
ReplyDeleteGreat poem and I love the handwriting..
(PS- how do you put those tags thingys at the bottom of your poem, ie: coffee, diners, etc)
The first poem of yours I've read and I'm hooked. Lured out to wander those dim poet's hours before dawn.
ReplyDeletelove the handwriting along with the piece... use to write only longhand...now mainly keyboard...do you still write everything out longhand?
ReplyDeleteNow you have me thinking about those last three words... your opinion it should be left open at the end? bkm
Lynne, thank you - and - there should be an option for that at the bottom of the posting page - it says 'Labels" - if it's not there let me know and I'll figure out how to turn the option on.
ReplyDeleteWrensong - Thank you! I am glad I have you hooked. Now to keep em coming.... hummmm
BKM - I usually write on an IBM Selctric III typewriter but use longhand when out and the right combination of words floats across the brain. I always carry a notebook and a pencil or pen - normally pencil, just in case and I would say about 10% of my work gets started this way. Another 5% will get started while I am in bed and unwilling to go to the writing room, so there is always a notebook there as well. I have been writing more and more on the computer itself lately and am getting used to it but still prefer the typer.
oh, and yes - leave it open at the end, absolutely, I reread it without the last three words and it worked perfectly for me. I am glad to know you can take some helpful critique. In the past, a few of my poems were made great by someone willing to express their idea of how it could be better. I am always grateful for it.
ReplyDeleteI want to sing off key to the moon again
ReplyDeletethe stars don't mind
It's a different world that most people never see. I've always been very comfortable late at night (or in the pre-dawn).
ReplyDeleteI like this poem a great deal Jhon.
You are incredible. That was really good stuff.
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