Middle of the Night

T’s 1:00AM and I am cozy under covers

I await the moon to move to my view

soft music from my headphones

my mind gathers visions at this hour

what shall I do with my begging neurons?

they needle me to pen

 

Express myself!

urge to write notes regarding my notions

I have memory of a dream last eve

at first a secret, then my muse wishes me to share

yet the moon must shroud my room with light and shadows

to allow my writing

my music must be in tune with my inspirations

 

I launch some scribbles on a note pad

and read them to my muse

she smiles from afar

I yawn three times

my eyes are at half mast

it is now 2:00 AM, my head nods

I awaken with startle and keep my notes close to my chest

thank the moon and close my eyes

 

 

Author's Note

prompt: Emma "why I write"
My Photo!

Reviews

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You know I love your stories and I haven't had the chance to read them for a while and now I can't find them! While I was looking for it I found this poem and aha it's very important to know why you write before reading the story from the beginning! and it gave me the answers I needed, it's really beautiful and I can imagine you like this... I also loved your photo! Please keep writing like this!
PS: if you can tell me the second book's first poem's name I'd be very happy!
Take care!

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Beren
thank you for reading this poem…. i appreciate your reviews…. my first poetic prose novel is “At Bridge’s End”…. the one i am putting up,on the Cafe by episode is the sequel to the first book…has no name yet!
thank you for your excellent reviews🌷🌷🌷🌷
Warmly, B

[Ayesha Faiz]

I loved this! It felt like a dreamy late-night dance between thought and moonlight. So cozy, creative, and beautifully written like a whispered secret to the stars! ✨

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ayesha for stopping by to review my poem
much appreciated
Warmly. B

[Ayesha Faiz]

A pleasure to be able to review such masterpiece.

[Betty Hermelee]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏

[poetic swan]

A gentle, dreamy poem that beautifully captures the quiet magic of late-night inspiration. The imagery is soft and intimate, like a conversation between the mind, the moon, and the muse. Lovely work.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you for a “ dreamy” review, most appreciated!
warmly, B🌷

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

I love this poem!!! It gently captures the quiet magic of late-night inspiration, where dreams, moonlight, and music guide the urge to create. The tone is peaceful and reflective, it drew me into a deeply personal moment. There's a beautiful stillness to it, and the imagery feels soft and intimate. This is a wonderfully written and comforting piece!

[Betty Hermelee]

I love your review… it really sets the mood; thank you so much, appreciated!
warmly, B🌷

[redd Brick Keshner]

A beautiful capturing of the quiet magic of late-night inspiration; the gentle pull between exhaustion and creativity, between dreams and the need to express. There’s something intimate and contemplative about the way the moon becomes both a companion and a catalyst for thought, its light shaping the writer’s process like an unseen guide. The rhythm feels organic, mirroring the slow drift toward sleep, the surrender to creativity before finally letting go. It’s a deeply relatable moment for anyone who has found themselves wide-eyed in the dark, scribbling thoughts before they vanish with the dawn. 🕊️

[Betty Hermelee]

Beautiful review RB, so glad you enjoyed it… I hope you find a time to be inspired be it dawn or dusk or in between!😊
Warmly
B🌸

[redd Brick Keshner]

Yes that would be nice to have if it were possthese days…not having a rural daily routine might help some but it’s a city life with an odd shift work schedule for now🙏🏻🕊

[Kelly Scheppers]

"...what shall I do with my begging neurons?
they needle me to pen..."

Love this! It speaks to the "moon maiden" in me, as my astrological sign of Cancer refers to me. I'm forever typing out poetry prompts on my phone in the middle of the night. I've found my muse begs for attention most between midnight and 2 in the morning, which I'm happy to oblige! Good to see you, Betty!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Kelly for a fine review; glad you could relate! 😊
Warmly
B🌸

[Poetic_Vixen]

This poem makes me reminisce every time I had a spark of poetry or a good few lines right when I'm dozing off to sleep, I had to pick my phone and note the thought and a couple times I prayed the hint of idea stayed by the morning and luckily it did. I love the ambience of this poem, a pretty moon sky and lightheartedness once you wrote your thoughts, beautifully worked the lines there. I count it as such a blessing when poetry calls on us this way, it sure tests us with the oddest hour of inspiration for sure though XD

Sending you warmth, my friend!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you my friend for such an inspiring review; poetry may inspire us at the oddest of hours!
read moreThank you my friend for such an inspiring review; poetry may inspire us at the oddest of hours!
Warmly
B🌷🌷🌷

[Poetic_Vixen]

You're welcome, my friend

[DIVYA]

"yet the moon must shroud my room with light and shadows" ~ such a breathtaking line, dear Betty! And I think it must be absolutely wonderful to be able to see the moon from your bedroom. If I did, I would be up writing all night! So I understand why you keep awake and penning amazingly inspired poetry. Reading this poem is absolute bliss.....

P.s: That photo is stunning!

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful writing. Powerful and poignant.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas, a lovely review😊
Warmly
B