The quilted heirloom sky
tucks in day in for a restful night,
despite the snore
of country power lines.
Despite the gossip left unsaid
from the chatty katydids,
the day needs rest.

Its appetite sate
by a half-eaten weathervane
left on the horizon's plate.

Feet lift from fuzzy forest line.
Eyelids droop from the cool yellow shadow
of a familiar bedtime tune,
and the calm glow of twilight
that comes from being
at home in bed
spreads.

©2023 | K.Hartless


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20 responses to “Tuckered In”

  1. “from the cool yellow shadow
    of a familiar bedtime tune,
    and the calm glow of twilight
    that comes from being
    at home in bed
    spreads.”

    🥱😴🥱😴

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    1. Ditto, friend. I don’t think there’s anything left to give in my tank this evening.

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      1. Sleep well.🛌

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  2. Thanks sharing this amazing bright sky.Anita

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    1. You’re very welcome, Anita. It was taken by the poet listed below of her hometown at dusk.

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  3. Very lovely!

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    1. Thank you. 💜

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  4. Your poem just slipped me into a cozy melting vibe. Wonderful.

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    1. Oh, wonderful. Thank you, Michele. I am so ready for a few cozy days of relaxation to end the year.

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      1. Absolutely. 🥰

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  5. The chatter of katydids, love your poem and the picture is perfect 🤩
    This reminds me of my grandparents house and my summer home when I was a young girl!
    Beautiful piece! 🥰

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    1. Yes, this is exactly what I was picturing. My grandparents screen window and that soft, exhale of night. Thank you for this wonderful comment, Pam. 💜

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      1. You are so welcome ☺️

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  6. wonderful poem

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    1. Thanks so much, Beth.

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  7. Tom Avatar

    Such peaceful soothing verses – beautiful tranquil descriptions, K! ❤

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  8. Oh, thank you, Tom. 💜 I’m ready to doze through the final weeks of the year.

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    1. Tom Avatar

      Hope the leadup to Christmas is quiet and stress-free for you 🙂

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      1. Thank you, Tom. I don’t think that’ s possible this year, but I’ll take chaotic and cheerful. Calm, wait for me. I’m coming one of these years. 🤣💜

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  9. clever as always K with amazing imagery❣️

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