John Lawless Poet Free verse

Before the day turns into night - NFC

Before the day turns into night
Bullfrogs quietly rehearse their “harrumphs”
Dragonflies draw slowly closer to shore
Mosquitoes hone their epees
Bats line the runway awaiting take off
In the lengthening shadows an owl rolls its neck
As field mice roll the dice
A lone muskrat leaves no wake
The marshlands chorus warms up

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Hilda Greenhough February 7, 2024 at 11:06 PM Thank you for this poem. Swamps are so haunting and intriguing. I felt the environment in the wofds. John Lawless February 8, 2024 at 4:25 AM glad ya liked it Hilda,

Gershon Wolf February 7, 2024 at 7:06 PM Had to look up 'NFC.' Appropriate, I see. ~ AFC football fan John Lawless February 8, 2024 at 4:23 AM Gershon, I believe that Patrick Mahomes hones his skills watching tapes of the old AFC.....throwing the ball 30-40 times a game....Perhaps the N/A should be changed to NFC.....you figure it out

Jerry Brotherton February 7, 2024 at 12:56 PM A wonderful poem, my friend. Filled with imagery. The marshland chorus warms up and is ready for the evening concert. John Lawless February 8, 2024 at 4:21 AM you got it Jerry...there is a rhythm to the water's edge as the evening choir sings. Thanks for stopping by

Nancy Kaufman February 7, 2024 at 7:39 AM Hi John, This one is so rich with imagery and also sound. Enjoyed it! John Lawless February 8, 2024 at 4:19 AM Thanks for stopping by to share my sunset Nancy.