Tag Archives: night

Singing Bird

Posted on October 13, 2022 by William Wayne Smith

Every dream has been shattered.I want to be free from the anguish.As I struggle to understand,I walk to the window and stare. A bird was singing in the garden.It saw my hand and flew away.I drove away its beautiful song.Nothing … Continue reading →

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The Dream Fades

Posted on November 29, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

I slept lightly as the night passed. My bearings were lost in dreams too real.I awoke briefly and restarted the night. A new day will begin soon.The sun will rise above the edge of the sky.Stars will fade like the … Continue reading →

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The Carnival

Posted on November 22, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

I’m walking through the carnival.The lights are too bright.The calliope is too loud.Clouds of smoke float by. I hold my head high.The night is not old yet.Now that the sky is dark,I can see the fireworks sparkle. I hear smooth … Continue reading →

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The Night Sky

Posted on April 24, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

As the night sky went up,I saw the stars start to shine.In the dark, I don’t feel safe.Light is a sign of the truth. In the morning, I was waiting for hope.The clouds revealed the sun.I was happy for another … Continue reading →

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