Late Night Noise

Some nights all’s calm Some nights there’s peace Nothing’s stirring Can’t hear a sound But then there are…

Roaring engines The squeal of tyres The screech of brakes The toot of horns What will be next?

A siren wails Breaks the silence Breaks through the night Rushes about

So disruptive Disturbing me When I’m trying To get some sleep

July 2023 © Mary Deaves