ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT

[Maureen K Clifford]

ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT ... © Maureen Clifford The #ScribblyBarkPoet
https://soundcloud.com/user-507428011/a ... -the-night

Beneath the fluorescent kaleidoscope of neon signs
he patrolled his beat – silent, determined.
Few would test his mettle. He was fast of foot,
ideally suited to the job and loved a challenge.

He blended into the shadows,
keeping a wary eye on the nearby bus stop.
Hearing the rustle of night time couplings
as shadowy figures waited for the
restless dawn and buses.

Eastbound delays not withstanding
his shift ended at seven,
but for now the night watchman watched -
and idly scratched at an annoying flea.