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Adrift In Art, Poem Set To Edward Hoppers Nighthawks

Read with image at my blog: purelandsutras.wordpress.com Night’s shadow lours upon the world And the streets are silent like the Netherworld—without a single Morning soul to be seen or heard. But amidst the dimness is a lone Lit nest serving toffee flavored coffee, And as the jukebox sings “Do I Worry” , Wistful nighthawks gather to ponder From midnight to twilight, minding Only their lonely aloof thoughts, And to be adrift in surreal reverie, During this moonlit lull when the Sun shines bright but in dreamworld. Note: Do I Worry is an Ink Spots song. Poem released into Public Domain

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Darren White

Date: 9/25/2017 1:52:00 AM

I was looking for other "Nighthawks" on the net, because I am writing about the painting on request. I am going to put it up for publication, so you won't find it here. I must say your poem is one of the best I've come across, because it's not a description of what can be seen in the painting. That's what I aim for as well. So thank you :)