Frank Sheehan Poet Free verse

Poets Work At Night

I get my best
work done in the
wee hours of the night
when everything calms
down with very little noise
I'll stay up
almost til sunrise
enjoying the peacefulness
and serenity as my
mind keeps going

I'll drink beer while
I'm reading and writing
It medicates me,
eases my stress, tension
When I tell some
friends about my hours
and my lifestyle
they criticize me
and question how could
I live like that?

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Frances Schiavina April 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM You are saying I am not the only one who is abused by the Muse? I told her to go to sleep. Read my "Muse Abuse" Have fun!

Ghairo Daniels March 28, 2026 at 6:09 AM ThkU for sharing when & how you write, Frank. So interesting how & when poems come for different poets. Some need beer, some coffee, some chocolate ~ food & drink is though often included somewhere : I think it is because poetry needs quite a bit of carbo with silence.

Heidi Sands March 23, 2026 at 5:45 AM Sounds great! Keep it up :)

Andrea Dietrich March 21, 2026 at 9:55 PM Sound good to ME unless you have a 9 to 5 to get to!! Now that I have retired, I go bed 3 am and wake up whenever I want. Perfect for poets!

Joe Maverick March 21, 2026 at 11:24 AM As time is only relevant to us or them As we know it temporarily..Why should That have bearing on the eternal.? Which is where our poetry begins..I wish you all the inspiration possible.'

Christopher Delegans March 21, 2026 at 9:06 AM I love writing at night. I always collect ideas and inspiration in the day and when things calm down and are peaceful, like you said perfectly, I write. Well said and agree!

Eve Roper March 21, 2026 at 8:57 AM hahaha, tell them it is none of their business... I seem to not be alone in the late night writing or reading...( Night Owl) The only difference is I don't drink only in occasions when watching TV... like a brandy or Irish Cream. Thank you for reading my work...

Sara Kendrick March 21, 2026 at 5:37 AM Being quite honest sometimes brings criticism. I like to get up early while all is quiet but since the time change my whole body's metabolic system has changed. Thank you for sharing this one with us. I would rethink the alcoholic drink of choice to start or end the day though. Sara K