Midsummer is a poetry collection by Derek Walcott, the Nobel Prize-winning Caribbean poet and playwright. The work showcases Walcott's distinctive voice that blends classical forms with Caribbean sensibility and landscape. Known for his masterful use of language and vivid imagery, Walcott explores themes of memory, place, and the passage of time through his characteristic lyrical style. This collection represents his continued contribution to contemporary poetry, reflecting both personal reflection and broader cultural observations.