Night write

Night write


Poems pass like trains 

in the middle of the night

Journeys underway

They are carrying heavy freight

The weight of our dreams.






Note: written years ago and posted on another site; bringing it back for another airing because it seems to fit today’s prompt.


Day 24 Prompt: write a poem that takes place at night, and describes something magical or strange that happens but that no one is awake (or around) to notice.


 

Comments

  1. Elizabeth BoquetApril 24, 2026 at 8:46 AM

    I'm happy to be aboard your poetry train. Very smooth and cool ride. Great view.

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  2. AnonymousApril 24, 2026 at 9:16 AM

    Night write
    heavy freight
    dreams' weight

    Wonderful analogy.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Rinita SenMay 2, 2026 at 10:55 AM

    I'm left in awe

    ReplyDelete

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