In the Midnight Blue

A collaboration with the mystical Saumya

Lavendrous sky, with a pink cream hue,

atop my house, enriching the view,

the stars under clouds giggle and coo,

while they play hide and seek

In The Midnight Blue.

Fireflies dance in the breezy air,

The crickets chant hymns with a soothing flair.

An owl keeps watch with stones in his stare,

For none should be disturbed

In the Midnight blue.

The leaves rustle in their own norm

lost in the melody of their divine song.

the wolves howl at the end of the shore,

with a mighty thought of more to explore.

The world is asleep, but the world is alive,

As fantasy, charm, and solemnity thrive.

Nothing else need be done save to open our eyes,

And the midnight blue would present the surprise.

The fairies smile in soberest pride

At restless souls in rest's delight.

The breeze blows, and wishes the world better luck,

While orchids embrace it, and add a bluer touch.

The flora and fauna sway freely and prance,

Partaking at will in this calico dance.

Lights stream through the sky with angelic allure

To enhance the contagious sensation astir.

The moon chuckles, strolling with admiration,

As the knight of midnight, in want of attention.

He relishes the sky, and its wondrous hue,

He prods into action, the entities who

Don't partake in the joy of the Midnight Blue.

Amidst this midnight's mystical mirth,

Silence, a bubble in aeolian's berth,

Strives to remind dawn shall soon take its cue,

And playtime should end with a bow and adieu,

As the owl takes flight through the Midnight Blue.

-EDP +Saumya

Reviews

[Lorry]

Love the playfulness of this piece, as well as the faxt that while we sleep, life continues and changes into a world where we are the intruders, or viewers. My favourite past time is to sit in darkened kitchen, watching the moon and stars, our nocturnal friends and the occasional straggler.
You both merged seamlessly in this piece and would never have guessed its a collab if you hadn't said.
It also reminds me of the house I grew up in, where I was always sneaking to my bedroom window, thinking I was the only person in the world who was awake....Except when my parents caught me :)
Nicely done.

[emipoemi]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it (and even got some nostalgia out of it). Be sure to check out our single-handedly written work when you get the chance.

[Lorry]

I certaonly shall. Have the weekend to myself so will check them out then.
Have a great weekend.

[emipoemi]

..likewise.

[Isha C.]

It's beautiful...

[emipoemi]

glad you enjoyed it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

quite meshed voices seamlessly woven----
yes, interesting to notice that there is such a pulse, a heartbeat when the world is asleep---
it still watches, it still feels.
nicely done you two.
j.

[emipoemi]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[Wesley Dingler]

Typically I'm not a fan of visual poetry or illustration--mostly because I myself am no good with it--but your images here blend elegantly with the imagery you set forth in these stanzas. It works beautifully here.

[emipoemi]

Thanks. It was my collaborator that created the collage, so you have her to thank for emboldening your imagination with the photos.....I just wrote half the poem. But glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.

[Ana Papaya]

I really enjoyed the playful magic of this. The wonder and imagination...
Collaborations are tricky and I think you two did a wonderful job of blending your voices.

[emipoemi]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading.

[barleygirl]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This has it all! Great typesetting/colored fonts & awesome artwork! Peppy fun rhyme & rhythm that reflect the buoyant feeling of your message. I love the way this starts out more "in the world" and then gradually drifts "out of this world" . . . so many vivid sparkling words to convey your abundant imagery. This is quite an artful celebration! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[emipoemi]

Thank you! Yep, Saumya is a great collaborator. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Wyrn Tiger]

tis the tital that turned my attention.

[emipoemi]

and your awe, I would take it, that prodded you to comment.....thanks.

[Wyrn Tiger]

As always a pleasure beyond measure to read your cherished treasure.

[emipoemi]

So glad! Thanks again.

[Carolynn]

I love your use of imagery with this one as it brings it to life with your beautiful words. Thank you for sharing this :)

[emipoemi]

Thank you for reading! It was a fun collaboration with Saumya (who added the picturesque images for added enchantment, as is her wont). Glad you enjoyed it. be sure to check out my other (solo work) when you get the chance - even check out my debut collection, which has just come been released by Friesen Press.

[Zoya]

Wow, I love how you make it look like a play in the end! Very descriptive, very vivid. Really enjoyed it!

[emipoemi]

So glad you did. Thanks for reading.

[Zoya]

My pleasure

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

i love this its so special
love the pics too
well done

[emipoemi]

Thank you!

[Verse]

I knew I was going to like this write from the very first word. :)

It takes talent to create a mood, and yet keep the word choices fresh. I’m just learning how to do that, and this piece is great inspiration! Deeply satisfying - I get it, that the commenter before me had a few miraculous transformations. :):)

V

[emipoemi]

lol. no kidding. And this was a collaboration with a friend of mine on here, so the fact that it ended up having such an effect is doubly satisfying. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.