Juanita Smalls Poet Free verse

One Poetic Night

It was a cold and brisk
February night I stepped outside
To take a short stroll to the dumpster.
The sky was clear, almost starless. 
Waves of muffled car engines
Whispered by every now and again
Just opposite the tree line
Behind my abode. 
Parking lot and street lights
Kept their nightly vigil assuring
Safe passage to all who crossed
Beneath their path.
Late night flights flashed their lights
As they begin final approach
Like a beacon in the midnight sky.
Randomly lit windows throughout
The complex buildings keep
Night owls company as
Hours grow later. 
I smile as I bask in
The night’s symphony
Waves of muffled car engines
Whispering every now and again.
Hearing only my footsteps as they
Echo between the walls
The creaking of my door brings
A rush of welcomed heat
As it lovingly hugs me
And I lock my door. 
In a final sigh of relaxation
I kick off my shoes and retreat
Back to my nightly comfort zone
My couch, my drink and my pen
On this cold and brisk poetic night. 

3/2/20

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Gershon Wolf June 30, 2020 at 10:41 PM Ah, 'this cold and brisk poetic night' -- So appealing as I sit shirtless and clack away, even in the a/c, in this week of 90+ heat AND humidity in Chicago (too far from the lake, unfortunately). Stay cool, Juanita... And thanks for the refresher! Best wishes, Gershon

Eric Boddie June 30, 2020 at 8:16 PM do you understand....how your words just reached this man....you just told a simple story....but in it, i see such Glory....it was The Light that kept you safe....while disposing the trash, how do you Define Faith.....much enjoyed juanita....;)

Quoth Theraven March 30, 2020 at 11:27 PM Juanita, I know that creaking door..,I've felt that warmth. You put it to words here. James and the others are so right. -Richard Juanita Smalls April 16, 2020 at 12:21 PM Thank you for your support and for reading Richard. Much appreciated.

James Edward Lee Sr. March 22, 2020 at 1:45 AM Envisionment very descriptive as though we were standing right beside you we feel see your imagination depictions, can nights reality brilliant write so much detailing and insight Thanks for sharing James:D Juanita Smalls March 28, 2020 at 8:15 PM Thank you for your support Mr. Lee. There's nothing like sharing a good feeling when it hits you!. Thanks for reading.

Rercy Zola-Zaba March 16, 2020 at 2:59 AM A well night spent for you dear, Well penned! Juanita Smalls March 21, 2020 at 7:45 PM Thank you very much Rercy.

Charlie Smith March 15, 2020 at 11:30 AM Great way to spend a February night, maybe even more so now, any night. Good work Juanita... Juanita Smalls March 21, 2020 at 7:44 PM Thanks Charlie. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2020 at 5:43 PM I really love your descriptive narrative style here. In some ways, it reminds me of my own, when I write this way from time to time. A fave for me. Juanita Smalls March 7, 2020 at 7:37 AM Thank you Andrea. From the moment I had stepped outside, the feeling hit me and the words started churning in my head. It was such a peaceful atmosphere, I couldn't help but write about it. Thanks for reading. Peace and blessings.