A Diff'rent Kind of Heart-Beat

a distich couplet

'Tis a diff'rent kind of heart-beat

When the sirens come down your street

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2024

Author's Note

Thoughts from a scary Saturday night

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe I have met Sirens in my life. I am lucky. Raised hair on my back told me. Be careful. Nice twist of words my friend. Good morning from Michigan and thank you for sharing the entertaining poetry.
Coyote

[Desert Knave]

Thanks so much. Yes, I've met a few sirens too. ~Jim

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Jim.

[Amy R]

Definitely a scary moment. Short but means plenty, thanks for sharing.
-Amy

[Desert Knave]

Thanks ! Yeah, big firetruck this time. ~Jim

[Amy R]

You're welcome

[Betty Hermelee]

just returned from NYC after 7 weeks.....away from the hurricane mess...a siren about every 5 minutes, as a major hospital was nearby our apartment...when one hears that siren, one's heart jumps in...in a scary way....the other heartbeat is a feeling of love, passion, excitement, a happy one..I loved the way you contrasted and compared in this little poem which is very meaningful...
Nice work!
Warmly, B

[Desert Knave]

Thank you ! I live near a freeway and hear way too many sirens. ~Jim

[Betty Hermelee]

Got it!!!
A pleasure for sure
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

They always make me nervous when I hear them.
Especially on MY street.
j.

[Desert Knave]

Exactly. MY street ... it always gets my full attention, especially fire trucks who engine roar always follows. Thanks ! ~Jim