Darling of the Night

a beautiful creature of nature

Blue satin trimmed with white linen

centerpiece of yellow crepe

her dress, eye-catching

 

She is fragile

slumbers through the broiling sun

and commotion surrounding

tucks herself from within through the day

fears the brightness

lays still and dreams

of what the cosmos shall convey after dusk

 

In the dark she is in her finest

stars blink at her

moon smiles

planets gaze

she beguiles those who thrive

on her sweet skin savor

 

Her colors captivate

night owls screech with gratitude

wolves howl at her comeliness

she muses about floating on a cloud

touching the moon

dancing with a star

 

Then when daybreak arouses

she curls up into a splendid globe

and attempts to disguise

under a cloudless sky

the Primrose

darling of the night

 

Author's Note

I hope you can see it with your mind's eye without the photo

Reviews

[Mariej]

Wow! What a beautiful work of art so delicate in context with used of many figures of speech, dear Betty. A mystical write in which the visual detail is simply stunning! I love nocturnal imagery, there is something about the darkness which brings the night to life for me. I love how "The Princess of The Night" curls up in a globe during the day, unfolding again only in the velvet black of nighttime! Superb inking, dear Betty.
I lost all my Passwords, among other things, on Sunday evening following a Windows 11 update on my computer. I have messaged the site so many times, both Sunday and Monday to send me a link to change my password. They sent the link but on a temporary domain, not to my email address and I can't access the link. I missed the group so much, I created a new account, but it's not the same feeling for me, Betty. I contacted them again today, no response, sadly.
Thank you for sharing your wondrous poems which I so love, dear Betty...

[Betty Hermelee]

Than k
You

Thank you for your review Marie…. And sorry to hear about your troubles getting back into the site….i wish you good luck
Warmly, B

[Mariej]

Most welcome, Betty and thank you so much...

[Tom]

" the Primrose darling of the night " ... Yes indeed with such splendid poetic imagery throughout I sure can visualise the beauty of this native flower, how beautifully you depict its environment and how here it is the epicentre of all things mystically enchanting as a hot summers day becomes night and then dawn once more...

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Tom for a lovely, descriptive review
Warmly, B

[Amy R]

WOW, No picture needed here, It was like a movie scene in my mind, one like a fairytale.

The way you used vivid imagery and descriptive language to bring the primrose to life, painting a picture of its delicate beauty and mysterious nature. Quite SUPERB.

Literary devices such as personification ( "stars blink at her, moon smiles") and metaphor
("dancing with a star") enhances the imagery and adds plenty depth to this poem.

Beautifully written.
-Amy

[Betty Hermelee]

Wow! Amy, what a fabulous review!
Thank you so much, I am flattered🌷🌷
Warmly, B

[Amy R]

Twas a pleasure.
You're welcome 😊

[Marie]

Wow! A truly captivating write, Betty. Nocturnal imagery is mind blowing, it is so passionately described to allow Primrose to take centre stage under the spotlight provided by the moon. I love the title of the poem, it invited me in to read it. I also love the layout of the poem. Amazing poem, dear poetess. Thank you for sharing...

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Marie
Thank you so much for a thoughtful, lovely reviews
Warmly
B

[Marie]

Most welcome, dear Betty and thank you again for sharing...

[E.P. Robles]

I enjoyed your poem so much! As a fellow poet I interpret this poem through the lens of symbolism and metaphor, exploring themes of beauty, vulnerability, and the transformative power of darkness and light.

The blue satin trimmed with white linen, centerpiece of yellow crepe, symbolizes elegance and purity, while the imagery of the woman's dress being "eye-catching" suggests her allure and magnetism. She is depicted as fragile, slumbering through the harshness of daylight, seeking solace and refuge within herself. This vulnerability contrasts with her resplendence in the darkness, where she becomes the focus of celestial admiration.

In the darkness, she finds her true essence, adorned by the stars, smiled upon by the moon, and gazed at by the planets. This celestial imagery elevates her beauty to a cosmic level, suggesting a transcendent connection between her and the universe.

Her colors captivate, drawing admiration from creatures of the night like owls and wolves, who respond with gratitude and howls of appreciation. This highlights her power to evoke primal emotions and responses in the natural world.

The imagery of floating on a cloud, touching the moon, and dancing with a star conveys a sense of longing and aspiration, suggesting a desire for connection with the celestial realm.

However, with the arrival of daybreak, she retreats into herself once more, attempting to disguise her true nature under the mundane light of day. This speaks to the dichotomy between inner and outer selves, and the struggle to reconcile one's true essence with societal expectations.

In the end, and overall, I find the poem celebrates the beauty and resilience of the feminine spirit, exploring its capacity to transcend earthly limitations and connect with the vastness of the cosmos.

Bravo!

[Betty Hermelee]

I am honored by your thoughtful understanding and an amazing review my friend… really incredible!
Thank you so much, appreciated!
Warmly B🌹🌹🌹🌹

[E.P. Robles]

It was my pleasure. I took time to read and review and so appreciative that you enjoyed the review :)

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Wonderful descriptions that paint a vibrant and beautiful picture. I enjoyed the read.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Fabian, glad you enjoyed it!
Warmly, B

[Betty Hermelee]

WOW! I’m honored by your review!!! You really dissected it in the most thoughtful and beautiful way…. Kudos to you! And special thanks from a poet friend!!!!👍🌹
Warmly, B

[Neville]

Absolutely breath-takingly beautiful .. who needs a photo anyway .. Neville

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Neville; I knew you would say that!!!
So appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Neville]

Bet you never thought I would sneak back to see if you really did, did ya ....... warmly back at you B .. N :)

[Papaya]

This is gorgeous and yes, I can absolutely see it with my mind's eye.
Like a fairy tale princess in an enchanted land. Such beauty and grace.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for a lovely, delicate, review
Warmly, B

[Papaya]

My pleasure. I adore your style. 💗🙂

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ana, I’m honored!🌷

[willweb]

A beautiful dreamlike, enchanted poem my friend. This is like a fairytale scene.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Will for a lovely review, much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Another great work about nature.
The primrose is a truly beautiful flower.
You describe it with a certain magic.
I enjoyed reading this poem.
Keep it up! Take good care Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for you beautiful review
Warmly, B

[The_Ancient_Rock]

You are most welcome.
😃