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A Midnight Serenade

In some melodious plot Of beechen green, and shadows numberless, 
Singest of summer in full-throated ease. -  John Keats  

As the deep darkness starts to spread over the verdant vale,
     The nightingale ruffles its female feathers, attracting the male.
Preparing her stupendous serenade that enchants all divine.
     Two lovers pause their kisses to listen to the bird’s haunting line.



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mysore Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
beautiful imagery. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!
Goldsmith Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write again. Have a fun/blessed day with your win..........
George Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Once more to your lovely poem with hearty Congratulations on your first place win!
Daniel Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This is excellent, Victor, congratulations:)
Tor Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Lovely poetry Viictor I can hear her song...
Proxenos Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Absolutely awesome Victor - but you always come up with the most romantic writes. Absolutely wonderful, well penned my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What a lovely write and picture you have here. "Good Luck" Have a fun day as you write away........
Edmonds  Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
That’s so lovely Victor, when nightingales sing, they tug lovers heart strings… Beryl
Allison Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
aww this is sooooo beautiful and romantic Victor! hugs jan xx
May Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Very nicely done, best wishes
George Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Wow, so beautiful... ! Dear Victor, you always come up with steaming romance. I love, Keats' Ode to a Nightingale. All the Best in the contest.
Sands Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Beautiful poem. I enjoyed :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wow I love how you put two lovers into the poem as well. Great job, Victor.
DiMino Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Very beautiful -- wonderful use of unique language, masterful Poet!
Kitchin Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Victor, a beautiful poem, love the nightingale imagery. -Hugs
Cunningham Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Love the imagery in your verse Victor. Tom PS, soup mail.
Andresen Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
- A beautiful and sweet poem, Victor :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Gifford Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Hello Victor, this is a beautiful write, you painted the scene so beautifully. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday, my friend.
Williams Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Dearest Victor,your poem beautifully captures the enchanting transition from day to night, weaving nature’s elegance with romantic allure. The imagery of the nightingale’s serenade halting lovers in their embrace is both captivating and poetic...Hugs
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Ahhh!! So romantic. I can remember years ago when I would say in summer, the whip-poor-will is back. Our nightly serenader for the summer and usually would greet us in the morning as well. Thanks for sharing this nice poem with us. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Sara K
Rolland Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
birds are so cool, thanks for the delicate poetry
Buehler Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
These entrancing lines are hauntingly beautiful! I'd love to visit that scene, to hear that glorious melody, but I guess I already have. Nice work, Victor. :)
Singh Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
How enchanting the nature that pause the lovers their kisses Like to listen the serenade.
Mckeithan Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Wonderful 4 liner Victor. Really brings out the best from the photo. Good luck in contest
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