The Quiet
Walking to the car with friends at 11:47 at night
because
last time was too
close to the wire.
Talking about nothing
Wave good-bye
Get in the car and
drive.
Parked car in a
salty spot
Turn off the engine
power down
open the door
to the quiet night
take it in
smell the wintery air
feel the midnight breeze through your hair
listen to the quiet
no birds
no talking
no crowds
just peace
and quiet