Night Maneuvers

[Kay Bartel]

Agree, very powerful and the sound repetition is very effective, well done!

[Lorna Larson]

Thanks, Kay! And, thanks for being one of the first to hear it in February.💜

[Christina Hauck]

This is a beautiful poem, Lorna. Thank you for sharing it. I esp like the ways you make ordinary sounds echo the guns—. Bumpy-bump-bump is especially fine.

[Lorna Larson]

Also, I always wonder what those babies think of those bumpy rides in a stroller without the suspension of a car: irritating, uncomfortable, soothing? It probably depends on the baby.

[Lorna Larson]

Thanks, Christina! Amy Nixon heard my first draft and suggested the repetition of sounds. She’s such a brilliant writer, editor and friend.

[Candace Sherman]

This is as powerful as the duhda duhda duh. It pushes back on all that is happening and makes it more real. Connects the sound to its intent. This is not just another night sound! Thank you so much. I am now wondering if there is much wild life around these areas. Do animals get used to these sounds?

[Lorna Larson]

Thanks for your observations, Candace. And for being one of the first to hear it.

I haven’t seen any wildlife. I am going there this week; I will look and listen. For wildlife that is. I still dread hearing the maneuvers.

[Elaine McMilian]

Brilliant! So glad you posted!❤️

[Lorna Larson]

Thanks, Elaine! Thanks for being one of the first to hear it.

[Amy Gross]

my heart beating. my breath gasping. I know these practice sounds well.

[Lorna Larson]

Oh, my goodness, you do! Thanks for helping me with the shaping of this poem. Forever grateful.