Snoring

I call it purring when it’s convenient
to me — the soft, gentle sound of you asleep.

But in the middle of the night, with your
nostrils roaring and me, wide awake, 
is when I call it
snoring.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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November 4, 2021 at 11:32 AM
If you live in Norfolk, there is a choice between Little Snoring and Great Snoring . . . ..
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