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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

Copyright © Brian Chung | Year Posted 2016

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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 :) Login to Reply