nostalgia in the night

Frank Prem

once upon a time
on a night like this
I’d rise from my bed
get outside
under cover on the porch

 

and as the rain
gentled down above my head
I’d light a flame
take a drag

 

glow into the darkness
and the murmuring
of quiet

 

cigarette smoke
and a sense of peace
no-one else awake
or alive
only myself on planet earth

 

now
at two a.m.
I salute the rain by listening
from the bed where I’ve laid down
old bad habits
and tuned into the happiness
of a show-biz frog
rendition-ing his mating call
across the street

 

for a moment
I almost felt the touch against my lips

 

blue smoke against night-black

 

at two a.m.
I’m an aging fool
lighting up nostalgic old sins
and I really should know better

 

so good night

 

yes
good night

 

as I drift away
I can hear a gentle rain
lay down

 

~

  • Author: Frank Prem (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 8th, 2017 01:35
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Michael Edwards

    A real delight this one Frank - err not that I've ever smoked.

    • Frank Prem

      The nostalgia for it never really leaves Michael. It's a strange thing.

    • FredPeyer

      Perfectly written, Frank! I too am an aging fool, remembering the many nights I spent with friends in the local hang-outs, discussing the woes of the world, drinking beer, with cigarette smoke hanging in the air all around us. As you say in your poem: nostalgic old sins

      • Frank Prem

        Yes, Fred. I wouldn't smoke again, but it was a part of me for a long time.

      • orchidee

        Good write Frank.

        • Frank Prem

          Thanks O. Have one of mine ...

        • Louis Gibbs

          Sorry you fell victim to the enslaving weed, Frank. Watching my dad try to kick the habit convinced me to avoid it.
          Another of your fine writes, this one!

          • Frank Prem

            I'm lucky. I gave it up for love. My father struggles along now with no lung to call his own. Asbestos dust probably contributed, but smoking was a big part of it.

            • Louis Gibbs

              Sorry to hear that about your dad. My dad, a heavy smoker, died eaten up with cancer that spread from his lungs. Nasty way to go!



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