06-08-2023, 07:25 AM
(06-02-2023, 01:40 PM)brynmawr1 Wrote: The low whistle
of the early train
leaving wakes me I'd suggest moving "leaving" to end of second line; to me it reads awkwardly dropped to third
on the hard side
of dreaming for
the sound of return. very nice touch
Down in the valley
a dog barks
to be let back in.
Covers tugged tight
to my chin, I listen
to birds barter for love.
My feet searching
the chill settle
each for the other.
It’s cold here.
It shouldn’t be
in mid-May.
I'm starting to think the last stanza isn't needed either. I think you're right.

