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If your best work is produced while the moon is still awake

If your best work is done at night, Which is now no longer your right With neighbors to to your right of you, With neighbors to the left of you, Neighbors on top of you Who don't want to hear a sound out of you, Before breakfast, And if they do, Your insurance had better be paid up, In case the wrong people, you wake up. If your best work is done at night, While the moon is still bright, And you passion for your work is at its lowest under sunlight, It may be time for you to pack up, Before you get too many backs up, And head for places, Where the neighbors to the right of you, The neighbors to the left of you, Are far enough away, not to hear the sound of you, Or where the roar of the traffic, Is horrific, For the full twenty four hours, And it is safe for you to work your normal hours.

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Date: 3/14/2024 3:17:00 PM
Hi David. Yes, I experience this: neighbours to the left, neighbours to the right, neighbours on top. Noise all around, too much sound. Now begins the night, in peace now I write. Tony.
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Date: 3/14/2024 3:29:00 PM
That is another benefit from being a poet, the writing of which upsets nobody. Noisy hobbies, or occupations at night with neighbors close, a different kettle of fish. Apparently there is a recent invention that stops sound from travelling even where there are no physical walls. Enjoy your weekend Tony.

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