Lonely Silence
Some nights the clouds float by
Some nights a clear sky
Pushes the stars
Inch by inch
Silhouettes of buildings
Far away and near
Stay motionless and still
Leaves fallen asleep
Wake up and reluctantly dance
To the tune of an occasional breeze
Echoes of squealing tires
Reverberate far through the vacant air
Randomly
As unfazed by ungodly hours
Vehicles ferry passengers
Towards their roofs
Once in a while a dog wails
Inciting others to join in
Their chorus dying out
As it had begun
Quick
The inert quietness
Regains its stranglehold once again
On the proceedings
A hollow calm pervades unruffled by interludes
While critters and insomniacs
Come alive
To celebrate the empty silence
And the sound of nothing
©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar
Wonderful piece this oneđź’Ż
Thanks a lot Irene
What a scene you’ve painted Shashi. All a quiet loneliness
Thanks Sadje for your appreciation.
You’re most welcome
Total loneliness feeling coming out
Yes. Thanks for appreciation
Wonderful Poem my Friend
Thank you Willie