moment
I walk—deep in thought
a dove mourns the passing day
I stop—awaken
hobo
riding open cars—
silver path of harvest moon,
heartbeat of steel rails
Hugh Findlay
Hugh Findlay’s writing and photography have been published worldwide. In addition to many awards, his nominations include: a Pushcart Prize for poetry 2020, Best of the Net for poetry 2025, Best Microfiction 2024, and Best of the Net for photography 2024. IG: @hughmanfindlay. Web: https://www.hughmanfindlay.com