Midnight and the Poetess



            In the pitch black darkness of the night,
            Not one idea, no, not even one in sight.
            And who am I then, out to impress?
            Such cold, needless and useless stress..
            Lost in pages of an unfeeling thesaurus?
            At midnight, is but a dank lonely forest.
            No, I am not here, the world to impress,
            Then, why hot tears on my nightdress?
            Why pen poetry about birds and spring?
            Because, the glory of mankind is my thing!



                      2/12/2023



Note.: Blues Poems are one of the most popular forms of American 
poetry,with African-American roots.

It takes on darker themes such as loss, struggle, sex or despair..
While seeminingly negative, blues talks about overcoming struggles 
with a strong mind and spirit!

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Wolf Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Midnight poetry... That speaks volumes...
Romios Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 7:51 PM
It does? I hear nothing. LOL. Oh because it’s not midnight! Roflmao. Duh… you kill me. Panagiot
Mcconnell Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Nice penning Pangie, good rhyme and flow along with good expression. Hope all is Well with you, blessings,Gordon
Romios Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 1:43 PM
Hi Gordon, What a nice complement. Thank you very much yes everything is going well and I hope for you too bless you Panagiota
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 8:48 AM
i like all kinds of poetry themes and blues is among them. You are versatile, Pangie!
Romios Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Thanks, Andrea, hoping to be yet more versatile this year.. There are 100 types of poetry. With a history and international background. Hug your sweet dog for me. Panagiota
Daniel Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:22 AM
Very beautifully brought out the angst of not being able to write and then finding purpose, Pangie:)
Romios Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 8:52 AM
I see you can relate to this. I do write plenty of positive poetry. But the world or my feelings are like the weather. AND There is a foundation, sure.but I am not a nymph floating buoyantly in a bubble. Life is so multidimensional. There is room for many views here. Panagiota
DiMino Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 7:48 PM
"Lost in pages of an unfeeling thesaurus? At midnight, is but a dank lonely forest." Very nice imagery and use of language. Well done! Lots to ponder.
DiMino Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 1:08 PM
Hi Pangie; sad how false and manipulated the News Media has become. All the questioning on the Balloons yet I have not heard the obvious one: HOW DOES allowing these things to enter our air-space, waiting to shoot them down inside our airspace, especially waiting till they are over land protect us from a BIOLOGICAL pay-load (weapon)? It is so MORONIC!!!!!! These things need to be shot down before they get anywhere near a sovereign nation. Period! If we are in their trajectory...TAKE THEM OUT!
Romios Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Prince, I did not forget you. Something came up at home. You and I would have laughed heartily at the moronic spin on the balloons? Morons and Biden. Americans who believe their hogwash! NUTJOBS. I have never seen a more incompetent Liar in Chief, We all deserve Better, no matter what pary. We, the people. are disrespected, made fools of and ripped off financially.oAn honest election? Not now. Beeelezubub will end the USA and replace it with the CCP. Thank yoy for. The laudacios comment on the pioem. Truly appreciated. Panagiota
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February 12, 2023 at 6:45 PM
I love this poem,. Flows very nicely, and I do relate to those blues : ). Blessed are those with a strong mind and spirit to overcome The deception and wickedness around us, tell of those birds and spring time , to remind all of the joy, love,and peace to be seen: ). If we look around
McBride  Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Indeed, I have been on the other side, only through God found my way out of it, I was caught up in this world as bad as any, now even the division in Christians leaves me in awe, only through Christ spirit is all the wickedness and deception revealed
Romios Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 11:52 AM
Dearest Stephan, I love creatures, foliage and the universe. But..human issues must be addressed by me, anyway and others as well. There’s plenty of false pride walking these halls. I would like to see more gratitude. Horrid jokes about Christians,Jews or Israel belong on Facebook,if at all.We are to a supposed poetic “ community.”. Sometimes, I cannot be here, the hatred is that obvious.free speech? Not for Christians or Conservatives? You will be avoided. Gee. Panagiota
Eagle Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 3:54 PM
Very interesting poem. A creative piece.
Romios Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 5:35 PM
Elena, It is refreshing as a cool pool on a hot day to pen this. And, it expresses who I am succintelly! Life is not all beauty, roses and butterflies. I write in the language I use daily. So did ee Cummings, and many others. Shakespeare wrote for his times. He got his message across. Can’t wait to try more forms. Not listed at PS. There are so many forms I wish to try out, woo hoo. Panagiota
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