The author of this poem entered a contest given only the accompanying picture, “Waiting” by Alexis Rhone Fancher.

I don’t know if the poem is no good or if I’m just in a mood tonight.

It’s probably me.

I got through a long Frost poem with no further questions, Your Honor.

I read one short stanza of a long Poe poem and closed the book.

I didn’t sleep much last night.

I’ll chalk it up to that.