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Middle of the Night

Middle of the dark night New moon uncloaks the stars My wife snores gently in bed My border collies resting comfortably The warm night entices me I stand in the dark yard The heavens are spread before me A lone streetlamp glows in the distance Its ghostly light a small beacon Yet it does not disturb me
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Toney Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Love the vibe, Oliver, from one night owl to another ;)
Mckeithan Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Thanks Mark.
Dietrich Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A very interesting little slice of life. It reminds me of the time there was a blue moon one winter and I wrote about going out after 1 am in the snow to view it.
Mckeithan Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Thanks Andrea. Must have been a nice view.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
So interesting! Standing outside, lured by the night’s enticement, aware of the lone streetlamp, but more so the new moon and the stars.
Mckeithan Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Thanks Kim. Insomnia is also part of it:( Astronomy is sort of a hobby for me
Crandall Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Sounds kind of meditative
Mckeithan Avatar
June 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
It is but also insomnia:) Thanks Dave
Bauer Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
you've captured the mood here so well, oliver!
Mckeithan Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Thanks Ilene
Goldsmith Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
What a lovely/wonderful write with Picture. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a lovely day writing away..........
Mckeithan Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Thank you Paula
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