The Sounds I Hear At Night

In the early eve
Different sounds are heard
Before I   slumber
I hear the sounds of 
A motorcycles
Starting up their motors

As I am dosing 
I hear  a bird chirps
A small child screams
Screaming very loud
Pass byers talking
Music playing loud

Its hard to sleep
Every eve I hear
All these sounds at night
Before the evening
Begins to be quiet
Then I fall asleep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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DiMino Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Even after the environment quiets, is made ready, the sounds of silence keep us awake a bit. Sleeping is one of life's greatest mysteries. Got me thinking, Darlene...very profound poem. Thank you.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Hello Joe DiMino, I like the sound of silence. I can hear my inner voice speaking to me. Telling me the title of my poems. It also tells me when not to shop for the item i want because it is too expensive. My friend. Enjoy your day. /Darlene/ 😊
Buhagiar Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 10:39 PM
So important to drift off to sleep. These days I'm sleeping early. Must get my strength back.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Yes it is important to get sleep. I also sleep early. 😊 Your friend, /Darlene/
Valles Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Very nice poem, Darlene. I can relate very well to the sounds that rouse us when we try to sleep. Wonderful write!
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Hello tom Valles, I am not the only one. When it is quiet i fall asleep. ThANK YOU for this wonderful comment. 😊
Buehler Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Darlene, I enjoyed this narrative of slowly drifting off to sleep, when the area grows quiet. Very best wishes.😄🌹🌸
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Hello Evelyn, Thank you. Yes when itis quiet i can sleep.😊🌸/Darlene/
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