Midnight Call, a Poem by Emmanuel Mettles

I keep my casement ajar.

For the westerlies shall call me at midmight,

 bringing the news 

       of thy advent from afar.

  The hamlet you dwell in isn't far-flung. 

  Yet it's obscure,

              the spot where thy heart bides.

neither violets,

                   Nor lilacs had been planted in your yard,

        to remind you the scent of my skin.

No sketch of my tress is arrayed on your 

   wall,

recalling a wet dusk 

          you kissed the moonlight.

        No clouds shall be sent,

   Nay a note shall knock thy doors.

Nae bird song,

 naw strands of eddying sun,

Ha! No more leaf veins shall evoke 

     a note we hummed,

           while walking on sweet vows.

Natheless, I keep my casements ajar.

    For the midnight bird shall call me at pitch dark.

Bringing the news of thy arrival 

       at my threshold, from the farthest nook of time.

- Emmanuel Mettles

Kerla India 

Biography:

Emmanuel Mettles is a distinguished poet, clinical psychologist, and social worker born in Kerala, India. She has garnered widespread recognition for her literary contributions, particularly in multilingual poetry. Here's an extended biography:

Early Life and Education-

Emmanuel Mettles holds a postgraduate degree in English, Sanskrit, and Psychology (Social and Health). Her academic background has significantly influenced her writing style and thematic choices.

Career-

Mettles currently works as a clinical psychologist in Telangana State, India. Her profession has not only honed her understanding of human behavior but also enriched her poetry with profound insights into the human condition.

Literary Achievements-

- *Published Works*: Mettles has authored five books:

    - *The Solo Traveller* (English)

    - *Ummu Chinnu* (English and Telugu)

    - *Veyil Varavukal* (collective anthology in Malayalam)

    - *The Lonely Highways* (English)

    - *The Quietude* (English)

- *Co-authored Anthologies*: She has contributed to 63 English poetry anthologies published in India and abroad.

- *Awards and Recognition*:

    - *Blossoming Poet - 2019* at Hyderabad Poet Confluence

    - *Kabi Rabindranath Tagore Award 2020* (Arpita Foundation - Brindavan)

    - *Madusoodan Dutta Excellence Award* (Indo Universal Voices of Poetry)

    - *Suryodaya Excellence Award* (S.L.F Odisha)

    - *Everychild Certificate of Excellence* (Indo Universe Voices of Poetry, W.B)

    - *Certificate of Excellence* (Oxygen Pen)

    - *International Ambassador of Peace Award* (World Literary Forum for Peace and Human Rights)

    - *Purnakumbha Award* (Biswa Sahithya Samithy, Telangana)

    - *Telangana Sahitya Akademi Award* (Govt. of Telangana)

    - *Youth Literature Succession Award* from LEAD MAGAZINE

    - *Golden Pen* from Sargam for Literature Interactions

    - *India Book of Records Recognition*

    - *Kala Gourav Award* (CSM9 TV Telangana)

Artistic Ventures-

Apart from poetry, Mettles is also a skilled translator and visual artist, showcasing her versatility and creative prowess.