Night Calls

Of all that is nature, I admire…
the song of night is best.
The frogs and birds and insect writhe,
the breeze in trees undressed.

Do you hear the whistling train,
the sounds of far off laughter?
Can you cull the lullaby sung...
the peace that we’re all after?

The hoot of owl, the bark of dog
the crackle of a fireplace
The whirl of wheels on roadway
as homeward fathers race.

The creak of steps, the tone of clock,
the call of wild cats mating,
each tone rings loud upon the ear
of man, as sun’s abating.

So, I long, for the deep dark night,
when sounds are few and cautious,
when dreams flit by on fluttering eye
about our loved ones, oh so, precious.

Poet:D. Guzzi
Date:9/27/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Macmillan Avatar
September 30, 2011 at 4:19 PM
OOPS 7 - and cull...loved the word cull here.
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September 30, 2011 at 4:18 PM
It's 4:15 here and my babe is about to wake from her afternoon nap, and I had been thinking of working on a haiku, but reading this was a better choice. Lovely words, lovely sentiments, lovely piece. :-) Cheers, Cyndi
Dye Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 8:26 PM
Love the night calls, it's true to form love your way with words, Thank you for helping me see I wasnt the only one blessed with the gift to reach people with poetry.
K. Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Hi Debbie :) I sure am glad that Frank told me about this-- it truly is beautiful and very serene :) I myself am an owl -- uh see past 3am here?? and it's just a wonderful time --this one sort of reminded me of one of my own poems, Quietude...Enjoyed reading this very much!
Peranteau Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Nocturnal reflections, how beautifully described dear poet ! Have a wonderful week Debbie ! Much love, james
Wesley Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 8:52 PM
Yes, your time is much better spent writing as your talent show through here. Night time has secrets to keep us entranced and is my favorite time of the clock!
Kendrick Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Yes, night has its own sounds..Sometimes they are wonderful like the wind through the chimes then sometimes they are annoying like a barking howling dog that won't stop..Enjoyed reading your very descriptive, expressive, and poetic work..Sara
Maverick Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 2:00 AM
Now just you see here:) Debbie.... you did..comment on my P o e t r y winning a PRIZE...sob..its booh hooh...its in my cc..comments inbox..oh my i'm all.all..all (distraught a macaited) HA HA:) anyway good to hear you like the positive attitude though, as always good to hear from you..!God bless.!
Sivey Avatar
September 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM
What a beauty here Debbie! I love the night and the best thing that occurs many times in the night, save the crickets, is the sound of train whistles as you have mentioned in your poem! I love that sound, and I grew up hearing that week after week and grew to love it...I still do! Ah what beauty, in just the sound of a whistle! Thanks for bringing up such pleasurable memories!
Richards Avatar
September 27, 2011 at 9:58 PM
A perfectly lovely poem, .....Love that last stanza....well, actually, the whole thing is perfect!! :)
Roberts Avatar
September 27, 2011 at 9:15 PM
Debbie, before I even finish reading it, not long enough, minimum 20 lines, I am wanting looooooong poems this time
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