John Lawless Poet Free verse

Sunrise doesn't wait for me

Sunrise doesn’t wait for me
No alarms alert me
Outbound flights from Logan
Rumble in a rush to leave
I mumble as we are
In the travelers flight path

Old, taped, and formed
My slippers await
I do my Tim Conway shuffle
To the loo
Breathe a sigh of relief
Order from the Keurig barista

Not much changes
The old couch
Etched with my imprint
An amber tinged coffee cup
With a “PAPA” logo sits
On a “permanent” foldable table

I shall wait for sunset
Disappear within its shadowy exit
Wander its fading trails of memory
Close my eyes and wait
                                      …For my morning flight

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Gershon Wolf March 22, 2026 at 8:13 PM How's Logan doing these days, anyway, Tim? Last there 1972, total of 14 times, amazingly enough.

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM Tim Conway shuffle. So cute. I like the feeling this evokes. Someone else with insomnia? John Lawless March 22, 2026 at 7:43 PM not so much insomnia but I stay up late and usually rise early...old habits and tim Conway had to be one of the funniest comedians ever...

Paula Goldsmith March 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM I enjoyed reading your powerful/wonderful write. What a great ending you have here. I love the pretty mornings as the sun comes up. Have a great day writing away............ John Lawless March 22, 2026 at 7:41 PM thanks Paula appreciate the kind comment and visit

Hilda Greenhough March 21, 2026 at 10:32 PM I enjoy this view. I'd wait to but the time change has mixed me up. We all need a good nap occasionly. John Lawless March 22, 2026 at 7:38 PM the birds were not amused when I showed up an hour late

Lin Lane March 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM I wouldn't mind flying into Logan again. One of my fave cities, but I'm thinkin' I'll wait until Spring has definitely sprung in your neck of the woods. btw... if you're doing the Tim Conway shuffle to the loo, you'd best step it up or be wearing some extra protection. I prefer my morning flights of fancy over the fading sunsets. Seems there's just a titch more to look forward to that way. Hugs and I'll share a cup with you in the morning. You're only an hour ahead of me. Lin Lane March 22, 2026 at 7:42 PM Ha Does wonders for traffic jams. Looking back never does any good. John Lawless March 22, 2026 at 7:37 PM You may be an hour behind but I always tell people...."Don't look back they may be gaining on you"....appreciate the comment. . After they let the cows lay out the streets they decided the best place for an airport is in the harbor accessible by tunnels

Deb M March 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM So very beautiful John….l really felt this poem! Debx John Lawless March 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM Thanks Deb, so nice to know I touched the edges of a heart. thanks for stopping by...