Midnight Cool

I’m the hum on the block under the night skies 
The calm from the day’s chaos nobody denies

I speak like the dark when it’s feeling poetic
Hot on the surface but midnight cool if you get it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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La France Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Chris, wonderfully penned and congratulations on your placement in the contest ~
Delegans Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Thank you for the kind words, Constance.
Jones Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Aw love the playfulness of this clever write! Great job Christopher!
Delegans Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Thank you, Karen. This was inspired by lack of sleep lol.
Wolf Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Great image created in so few lines, Christopher. Excelsior!
Delegans Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Appreciate the kind words, Gershon.
Trifiatis Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 8:25 AM
A poetic breeze that refreshes the mind, dearest, Christopher!
Delegans Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Thank you, Demetrios
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