in the waning light



The streetlight flickers,
its circle thinning and swelling
like a tired breath.

A man drags a cart of bottles—
they strike and scatter
against each other,
a bright clatter
that almost arranges itself,

as if you could lean in
and hear the fragments
choose their own song.






Poetry by anonface
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Written on 2025-10-22 at 06:55

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Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
Well done.
2025-10-22


Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
You describe the scene really well. I enjoyed the read. Blessings, Allen
2025-10-22