Notes About The Poem

Based upon a real dream I had after 911.

Empty Streets

Empty streets, I dreamt about them;
and a payphone - did it ring?
Could it be stranger things
repurposed in the preponderant dark?

After 2000 was the hustle and bustle
of mortar and dust; were there butterflies?
I dreamt this dream after that,
but presently the streets are clear

except for pigeons and the law.
No pretzel carts. Broadway busted.
But the phone, did it ring;
what does it mean? 

I was alone. I don’t think payphones
existed on the payroll anymore.
There’s a phone in a glass box.
I want to know what it means.

I thought I knew
but it seems
there may be more:
more empty streets;
more to my dream.

4/1/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Romios Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 1:38 PM
Fabulous, Kim Panagiota Xxxx
Rodrigues Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 2:23 PM
Thank you!
Rodgers Avatar
April 3, 2020 at 8:32 AM
Powerful, especially now when all the streets are empty.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 3, 2020 at 8:39 AM
Thank you, D.W.!
Achilles Avatar
April 3, 2020 at 5:47 AM
So strange the empty streets few people fewer cars- I live in countryside so it is usually silent but for the birds but now it is eerie- loved your words- so apt- Blessings, Julie
Rodrigues Avatar
April 3, 2020 at 6:23 AM
I know what you mean! I’ve gone on a few walks. Maybe one or two cars pass me by. Such a strange time! Thank you, Julie!
Horsman Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 11:07 PM
A dream of prediction Kim, So apt for today..Great poetry, love it....
Rodrigues Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 7:33 AM
Thank you!
Buehler Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 11:04 PM
The streets are pretty empty now, so maybe the dream was prophetic of more troubled times? Amazing poem, Kim. Blessings.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 7:34 AM
I think so. Blessings to you too!
Wolf Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 8:15 PM
I too am intrigued by that pay phone ringing. Perhaps you are getting a ring from someone who passed away many years ago?... Stay tuned... Smiles, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 10:27 PM
Who knows!
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