Night

Sounds of the night

differ from day.

Distractions are few in number.

‘Though I’m awake, rest has its way –

Clearing my thoughts without slumber.

A SPECIAL TREAT

just before dawn –

Hearing the early birds’ chirping.

What do they say, out on my lawn?

Are they worshipping or flirting?

Copyright ©1986, Elva May Harder

Sent to me on a post card, August 9, 1986