Turn off everything

Turn off everything that makes noise.
Then listen to the sound outside.
Describe it.
Gives it shape.
Understand it.
Realize that everyone is in bed sleeping,
resting up for tomorrow.
But waiting for the week to end.
Turn off everything.

March 22/17

The Sounds

Time has escaped.
It's late in the evening.
Everything around me has be come
forgotten as if it hasn't existed in a long time.
Sometimes I hear the roar of a distant car.
The Growling of the wind on the windows,
The thunderous explosion of the rain hitting
the ground repeatedly.
Sullen escape.

March 16/17