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in the deep of night
train, planes and automobiles
continual hum

in midnight hour
a drone flying in the sky
city never sleeps
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Velasco Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Love the nighttime vibe here—feels like I’m right there in the stillness, hearing that hum. Quietly powerful, Phyllis!
Babcock Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Thanks for your comment on the haiku. The hum of the drones at night keep me up and thank goodness only on weekends so far. love phyl
Horne Avatar
July 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I could almost hear these!
Babcock Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
thanks for your comment. Was nice to hear from you. love phyl
Andresen Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
- Sounds in the night ... great written, dear Phyllis :) - hugs
Babcock Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Thanks for your comment on haiku. love phyl
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hello Phyllis , right you are , a city never sleeps. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Hello Phyllis right the city does not sleep. Hugs. /Darlene/
Babcock Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
thank for your comment and yes the city does not sleep. Have great day.
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