A Midsummer's Eve

On a dusky Midsummer’s Eve,

The air hangs heavy and still, laden with the

Sun’s diminishing rays.

The iris and the orchid bow their heads in soporific reverie

For the cicada’s summer song lulls them to sleep

In their earthy beds.

A haze of fireflies dance on their garden stage,

Tiny stars flickering to the beat of their delicate wings

And the applause of the graceful birch.

 

Whoever dares to believe that fairies and

Creatures of magic do not emerge on such an evening,

To rejoice in the etherealities of Nature’s beauty,

Would be surprised to hear their jubilant lilac trumpets

And the tinkling of bluebells drifting,

Melodic and sweet,

From their leafy dwellings

At the bottom of the garden.

Reviews

[Aethereal]

This is a stunning beautiful free verse poem with excellent flow. I feel moments such as this every time I'm outside enjoy the natural world of forest and garden. I'll make a copy of this poem for further study for there's something to learn about poetry here. Your imagery explodes within my mind with the grandest of inspirations.

[Sarah Conder]

Oh my, thank you so much!

[junaid altaf]

as the poem progresses so does the intensity of your expression...........
it was like looking from the top of a waterfall and see the splash of its unifying momentum......
splendid.............

[Sarah Conder]

That's such a lovely thing to say, thank you! :)

[junaid altaf]

welcome

[Wolfwind]

I thought this was a wonderful and soothing work of art. I really enjoyed the beauty that was woven into the words and the imagery that was released upon the eyes palet.
Yet, I would ask... have you ever heard a tree full of cicada's during the hot summer nights? I doubt most people could be lulled to sleep by it. They are loud! =)

Wonderful ink!
Aaron

[Sarah Conder]

Thank you m'dear!

[zainul]

I enjoyed similar situations in my life on many occasions.
You have presented such elements of beauty of nature that I feel nostalgic.
Congratulations,Sarah!!!

[Sarah Conder]

Thank you :)

[zainul]

You are most welcome.:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Devine poetry with a classical feel

[Sarah Conder]

Thank you :)

[Zahra]

beautiful imagery, really enjoyed this poem.

[Sarah Conder]

Thank you!

[Steve]

Your word choices are excellent. I am thinking that you must read a lot? You seem to be blessed with an expansive vocabulary.

This is a beautiful write.

[Sarah Conder]

I do read an awful lot, it is my favourite past time :)

[SyberRose]

Sarah...this is just so beautiful and wonderful images...I think leaden should probably be laden if i'm not mistaken...as leaden is an adjective ...nicely penned indeed...loved it..Rose

[Sarah Conder]

Thank you Rose :)

[Dean]

Got to be something to this myth of flowers and fairies! One dismisses with the left brain and welcomes with the right! Hallelujah!

[Sarah Conder]

I love the idea of nature and its magical relation with fairies!