Soundtrack To A Sleepless Night

The neighbor's dog down the street howling at the lonely moon.

The incessant dripping of water into the bathroom sink that seems to be universally unfixable.

The occasional gust of wind that rattles your bedroom window screen.

The creaks and bumps of the house that you never seem to hear in daylight.

The natural symphony of crickets and bullfrogs in the woods behind your house.

The squeaking of bedsprings as you toss and turn, the same bedsprings that now bear half the weight they used to.

The deafening shout of things said and the regretful silence of things left unsaid.

Drabble published January 21, 2016 17:56

Neville Hunt about 8 years ago

Very easy to get in the zone with what you've said, and what you haven't said (unsaid?) creates a powerful back story. A great return, Christopher.
D.M. about 8 years ago

'Have spent some nights just like this! Evocative drabble!
Alex Munro about 8 years ago

Your message conveyed effortlessly, poignant and well written.
Christopher about 8 years ago

Thank you, Neville, D.M. and Alex. I appreciate your kind words.
Christopher about 8 years ago

Thank you, Drew. Much appreciated.
Peter Henderson about 6 years ago

Wow...what can happen in 2 lines if you don't work hard at a marriage.

Excellent....many thanks