The annoying drone
a mile over the hill,
I-35 tinnitus.

It helps to pretend
it’s a waterfall or rapids
or squalling river valley winds.

At night
its white noise
puts me to sleep

and I worry
without it
I’ll never dream again.

Selected byNolcha Fox
Image credit:Artem Zhukov
Tom Strong

Thomas J Strong

 

Retired and living in Minnesota.