When night falls the world that we know takes on a different hue and character all together. For some nightfall brings a sense of fear and anxiety, for others it is pure beauty and romance. Stepping into my garden when the sun was getting ready to set one winter evening I lay myself on the bench propped up with silken pillows and a warm cashmere shawl lightly covering my body. I watched transfixed as golden rays of the sun transformed my garden into pure gold. The yellow frangipani on the tree nearby looked like it was sculpted out of gold, only it fresh lemony fragrance gave it away.
As sun was lazily immersing himself into the westward sky, dark clouds from below engulfed the sun in a quick motion. The yellow and orange tinges in the sky now gave way to the rose-gold hue. Before long the sky wore a deep blue gown with glittering diamonds on it.
As if the scene was set just for her, lady moon rode in regally on the clouds. The night owl whistled rowdily on her arrival, the crickets rubbed their legs in glee and squealed out in unison as if singing a song of praise for their queen.
The jasmine as if on cue sent a waft of intoxicating perfume, which now blended with the perfume of bread flowers, the night queen and frangipani in my garden. I have had perfumers blend some unique perfumes for me before, but this exotic mix had me feeling giddy, my heart became light and a smile from deep within fixed itself on my face. My eyes closed I greedily took in deep breaths to enjoy this perfume blended by nature. It made me feel like I was sixteen once again. The music that came from the owls and the crickets blended with the song in my heart making me want to dance like I've never danced before. Nonetheless, I didn't dare to move for the fear of breaking the magic of the moment.
The night blooming waterlily had just opened her petals to absorb the beauty of the moon. Her pale yellow petals covered in the pearly light from heaven made her shimmer like freshly polished silver. In her pride she often looked at herself in the clear reflection in the still waters below. She knew that there was no competition for her in the garden she was the queen of the night. The tiny periwinkles which shone like stars earlier were now bowing their heads in shame as if they knew that were no match for the silvery queen of the night.
Just at that moment the mint and patchouli decided to jump into the fray. The musky, woody yet sweet aroma of the patchouli filled the night air with her intoxicating scent. Mr.Peppermint refused to stand on the sidelines and accept defeat, he then emanated his pure, fresh and invigorating scent. The air now blended yet another exotic perfume, a bold, spicy, yet sweet smelling perfume of leaves and flowers the world had never experienced before.
The cheerfulness in my heart now gave way to deep tranquility. I opened my eyes and looked heavenward, there were fireflies all around me. They twinkled like earth stars weaving in and out of my sight. It was as if there was a magic spell put on my garden. The moon seemed to resent these tiny stars that grabbed my attention and strode gloriously into my presence wearing a gossamer shawl around her rounded shoulders adding to her exquisite beauty and majesty.
There was a heavenly calm all around me, it was as if I had become one with the elements and floated in the sweet experience of nightfall around me. Was this the way to transcend beyond the deary world into the realm of the heavenly? I don't know. However, I did feel a peace like I had never felt before. The magic of the silvery night, the visual beauty of the blooms around me, the fragrance of the flowers blending a perfume of ecstasy in the still night air, the duets of the crickets and the owls and the light display put on by the fireflies took me to another realm far from this humdrum world I lived by day.
Was I here on earth or was I transported into another realm I don't know. All I knew then was I never wanted to come back to reality. The enchanting world at nightfall was a treat to my senses. I felt like I'd opened the mystical portals and stepped into a fascinating new world I had never seen before. Then the cold December air hit me making me shiver bringing me rudely back to this world.
This is my entry for the #creativegarden challenge. A fun challenge you are welcome to participate in, you need not be a gardener to join this challenge. Check this link for more information.
