Lulled Into a Dream

Under the silvery light of the moon,
I heard the cry of a distant loon.
Closer by I detected the bark,
Of a lone coyote out in the dark.
The wild bobcat out on the prowl,
Stirred up the screeching of a midnight owl.
While crickets sang a happy refrain,
I heard the whistle of a nearby train.
Competing with the urgent siren whine,
Was the soft humming of the telephone lines.
And the trickling of a sleepy stream, 
Lulled me fast into a friendly dream.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Stevens Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Your poem is visionary, peaceful and beautiful, I enjoyed it very much..thanks for sharing!!
Caulfield Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 4:16 AM
Thank you for your comments.
Whitehead Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 3:50 PM
This is a really lovely poem, and your night-time sounds are so different to my own in England. You brought to life your part of the world in this interesting poem Peggy and I loved it.
Caulfield Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 3:57 PM
I live in Toronto and a city full of noises. I love especially to fall asleep to the sounds of night noise. Thank you for your comments.
Andresen Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Peggy, I love this poem - Lovely friendly dream...... Wish you a lovely weekend. - oxox Anne-Lise
Caulfield Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Thank you Anne. Enjoy your weekend also.
Williams Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Peggy , wow that's a noisy night, I like it though..David
Caulfield Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Sometimes noises like this can be soothing, don't you agree. Thank you for your comments.
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