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Night Sounds in a Small Town
by Carole Mathys

Saturday, August 29, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.
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Night Sounds in a Small Town

 

Darkness slides down the evening sky

elongating shadows until they blend

seamlessly into darkness

concealing a small town till dawn

As the clock tower strikes the hour

night rhythms begin

as traffic sounds begin to quiet

From far away you hear

the lonesome wail of a train whistle

echoing across the tree tops

mixing with the clip clop

of an Amish buggy

passing by downtown

A dog barks in the distance

as crickets and tree frogs

add to the musical sounds of the night

The scent of honeysuckle

lingers lazily in the air

drifting by on a soft breeze

Lights dot the darkness

blanketing the landscape

like twinkling fallen stars

The gentle squeak of an old porch swing

adds another sound to the evening concert

letting the viewer enjoy

as a restful quiet is found

joining the rhythms and scents of night

so unique to a small town

 

© Carole Mathys

8/23/2009

 

 


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Reviewed by Richard Orey 9/29/2009
If you, Dear Reader, have not had the unique experience of enjoying "Night Sounds in a Small Town" as a real-time event, you've missed something unique.

Of course, the description "Small Town" requires definition. I met my wife in a "small" village on the Winnebago Indian Reservation in Nebraska 62 years ago. A sign proclaimed, "Population 125." But never once did I see more than about the 50-60 that were gathered together at a basketball game. Once. In that little village, any night sounds at all were rare, although several times I did hear a dog bark. (But maybe that's cheating.)

The imagery of your poetry is magical and powerful, Carole. Love it!

Richard
Reviewed by Johanna Fields 9/21/2009
Carole,This is lovely done Johanna
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 9/7/2009
Carole, you capture perfectly the night sounds that
survive in the memories of so many of us small-town
boys and girls
Reviewed by Mark Lichterman 9/1/2009
Words put to a Norman Rockwell painting. How beautiful are your words, Carole, to one that had lived in a small town... Well, compaired to Chicago and New Your City Peoria was, in the fifties a small town and at that time I truly did learn the beauty in small town living. A lovely poem, Carole.
Your friend, Mark
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila 9/1/2009
Absolutely beautiful! The imagery is so peaceful...you took me away from the city to that small town! Wonderful write! I'm a fan...

Anna
Reviewed by E T Waldron 8/30/2009
love the imagery Carole,both serene and pleasireable...a poem to bathe in...
Reviewed by Jon Willey 8/30/2009
nighttime in a small town is truly a psycho sensual experience -- the mind creates wonderful pictures from the sights, sounds and aromas that linger in crisp repose 'neath the sky of pitch -- you have captured the essence as a great poet can, romantically and whimsically -- a wonderful read -- peace and love my dear friend -- Jon Michael
Reviewed by Felix Perry 8/30/2009
Wow this made me just want to pack up my bags, email you for directions and point my truck right to your town....sweet

fee
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 8/30/2009
By reading your words I have my ears unstopped and all my antennae searching, Carole. I am really there, it seems. Your powers of evocation are wonderful - are you a journalist?! This is more art than reportage, too. Love the tone of quietude you couch this in. xx
Reviewed by William Bonilla 8/30/2009
Carole this is
Truly a piece of pure poetic art
Love & Piece be with you

William
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 8/30/2009
So peaceful, your Night Sounds in a Small Town - thank you, Carole. Beautifully penned, you paint its comfort on my senses -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Liana Margiva 8/30/2009
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by m j hollingshead 8/30/2009
well done
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 8/30/2009
I remember too the sounds of my small town, before they put the bridge on our front yard, the seagull not yet going to sleep as they chased the last fish under the last daylight, and if you were lucky, a howl from a coyote that didn't made a clean jump over barbed wire...

Georg

Reviewed by Lori Moore 8/29/2009
Beautiful images.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs 8/29/2009
Hi Carole
What a lovely symphony you have composed. Sounds like a beautiful place. Cheers! Liz
Reviewed by George Carroll 8/29/2009
You paint the picture so well that it comes alive in my minds eye.
Reviewed by John Flanagan 8/29/2009
Carole,
Find reading of the atmosphere and setting and of night's moods and sounds. Well done!

John
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 8/29/2009
You have recalled, recreated and shared the mood very effectively via your verses here, Carole. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 8/29/2009
Rich in imagery; compelling writing, Carole; well done! Love the piccy, too~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Kaern Lynn. :D
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