John Lawless Poet Free verse

Vagabond Dreams

A fire crackles
stoic, grizzled men
lean into the heat
warm their hands.
Vapors of a past
rise from the ash.
Feigned laughter
fuels the oft repeated lies
recalls the hum of the rails
the irresistible whistle
the swaying rhythm
rocks them to sleep
in their vagabond dreams.


8/26/2021

Vagabond Dreams Poetry Contest

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Sam Kauffman September 13, 2021 at 11:04 AM Wonderfully written John - dreams of the hobo life on the rails. This is such a sensory write. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you.

Paula Goldsmith September 11, 2021 at 11:28 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "VAGABOND DREAMS" is a creative story/write. "Love it" Have a blessed day/weekend.................

Carol Mitra September 11, 2021 at 5:04 AM Woah....An excellent write.... Congrats on your win :)

Beata Agustin September 10, 2021 at 11:47 PM Congrats! Thanks for exposing this reality in your reflective poetic style. God bless you.

Krish Radhakrishna September 8, 2021 at 11:03 AM John This is a fabulous write!! All the best in the contest!