What Brought the Night

When cats were gods
and men were mice
and thoughts were frauds
meant to entice
and dreams were framed
by words unclaimed
Then day made way

© Stephen W. Buchanan 2022

Thanks to the mouse of The Twisting Tail for the reminder of cats having been gods (and a great Terry Pratchett line). 😸

Originally published advertising free at “If You Haven’t Got A Sonnet”

While Waters Rise

The falling stars
aim for my head
Oncoming cars
drive where I tread
To move or stay
consumes my day
and bites my nights

© Stephen W. Buchanan 2022

Originally published advertising free at “If You Haven’t Got A Sonnet”

I disappeared
into the night
forever feared
by those who might
mix I with we
for they meet the
Grammar Hammer

Originally published advertising free at “If You Haven’t Got A Sonnet”