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Written for the A-form contest sponsored by Constance La France. Inspired by the quote given, took me back, reminiscing my late bestfriend that now rests in heaven.

“I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it..." E.E. Cummings Another day soaked in the melody of your musical memories. Breathless I seek, for a rosy gleam of morning glories, cascading calming beams in tangerine tints, where~ dulcet dreams still linger over sun-kissed meadows, engraved with clandestine seeds we’ve scattered across fields of fireflies flaring childhood sagas woven with glistening ink flowing in sapphire syllables, like hypnotic hieroglyphics carved from tears left untold. Yet~ I ponder, what is heaven like, without me, by your side, do you still laugh, joyously to the thoughts of how we swirled and twirled like kindred spirits, lost in our own sacred spheres ricocheting with, lyrical light, that emanated emerald euphoria.. Maybe, in the elysian castle, where you reside, angels would, never let you forget promises we made beneath moonlit skies, on the nights when the world too did abandon~ peacock-feathered peacefulness that we truly deserved, despite our, quivering hearts, that beat in tune to the grief-struck stars… Remember me, when fragrant flowers flourish in colors of~ soft mauve sunsets, we painted in butterfly brushstrokes. Tonight, I’m listening to the waves whisper serene serenades, unraveling sparkling tales of your seraphic realm in violet verses, for I am still healing, alone, reminiscing, wishing, someday, when every jewel in the horizon falls in~ xanthic streaks, like autumnal leaves, wilting to the absence of, your loyal presence, I’ll find a canvas, to immortalize this love~ zestfully; while souvenirs of yesterday’s twilight twinkle, you remain the poem of my soul.

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Constance La France

Date: 5/30/2024 7:12:00 AM

Ink, congratulations on your win in my contest with this amazing poem, this is one of my favorite quotes, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/26/2024 9:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative/wonderful Abecedarian "Symphony of Soul" write. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away With Your Win...........

Tonye George

Date: 5/25/2024 8:04:00 AM

Such lovely words to a friend. So captivating and it just flowed. "I’ll find a canvas, to immortalize this love." A pure love indeed and it shall live through our countless lives. I hope healing comes knocking, but the memories should stay. Great piece Ink.

Edward Wraith

Date: 5/22/2024 5:19:00 PM

Beautifully Done Empress!!

Paige Hind

Date: 5/21/2024 9:06:00 PM

Sucha a beautiful verse for your friend- I am sure she's aware of it; I hope so... loved every line!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/19/2024 9:14:00 AM

This one is amazing. I could follow it easily maybe for the line breaks between the words spelled out. Also your usual great imagery. A fave

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:04:00 AM

Wow that means alot coming from you sweet andrea! Thank you so very much for the fave too i appreciate your poetic support truly

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/19/2024 3:22:00 AM

Your poetry always hypnotises me. Brilliant alliteration and flow. Best for a win.

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:07:00 AM

Thats so kind of you to say dear victor thank you so very much

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/18/2024 9:17:00 PM

This is breathtakingly beautiful, Ink. It has gorgeous imagery, as your poems always do, which I admire very much. This is a fave. :)

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:11:00 AM

Thank you so very much dear Evelyn not just for your thoughtful comment but also for the fave! Im beyond grateful

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/18/2024 6:57:00 PM

You flourish like a flower when you write with great passion Ink, such blooming poetry, I love every bit of it, from a to z

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:11:00 AM

Awwn thank you so very much sweet rose! Im so grateful for your kindness

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/18/2024 8:37:00 AM

"do you still laugh, joyously to the thoughts of how we swirled and twirled like kindred spirits, lost in our own sacred spheres ricocheting with, lyrical light, that emanated emerald euphoria.." I think we do. Why would we want a heaven without loving consciousness to experience and recall infinitely? Silly to think that God would allow us such fond thoughts, and not Himself cherish them. Have no doubts. Heaven is feeling friend, and not spiritual stranger. What I believe anyway.

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:15:00 AM

Thank you joe i appreciate you taking time to leave a very detailed and sincere comment truly. Sending you light always

Joe Dimino
Date: 5/18/2024 10:26:00 AM

I know, the poem is about missing and longing. Beautifully done! Your exquisite words were not lost on me. Brilliantly expressed!

Ink Empress
Date: 5/18/2024 8:58:00 AM

Hi joe, thank you for visiting my page, but here in my poem i did not doubt God or heaven. As i am a believer , if you have a look at the whole poem and note you might have an idea of what this is about. It isnt about doubts! Thanks for your feedback

Silent One

Date: 5/18/2024 7:25:00 AM

A lovely dedication to your friend who you will always carry in your heart.. This abecedarian is a stunning exploration of love, memory, and longing, beautifully crafted with vivid imagery and emotive language. Each line flows seamlessly into the next, creating so much feelings that capture the reader's heart. The opening line, "Another day soaked in the melody of your musical memories," immediately sets a nostalgic tone, suggesting that your days are filled with reflections on a cherished past.. It is a masterful blend of emotion and artistry, capturing the essence of a profound and enduring love. The use of rich, sensory imagery and the seamless flow of thoughts and feelings make it a deeply moving and memorable piece.

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:16:00 AM

Thank you sweet silent one your kindness i always appreciate! And you always leave such detailed feedback that ensures writers feel heard and felt! Grateful and humbled beyond words!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/18/2024 5:36:00 AM

I am in awe of the tremendous work that speaks to emotions emanating from the heart. Wonderfully poetic lines weave-in heartfelt reflections, Ink: --dulcet dreams still linger over sun-kissed meadows, engraved with clandestine seeds we’ve scattered across fields of fireflies flaring childhood sagas woven with glistening ink flowing in sapphire syllables,--- soft mauve sunsets, we painted in butterfly brushstrokes---Deserving of all the accolades. A FAVE!

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:16:00 AM

Ah thank you dear Vijay not just for this detailed and thoughtful comment but also for the fave! Im truly honored and humbled by your compliments and kindness. Always! Grateful

Valsa George

Date: 5/18/2024 5:32:00 AM

Simply lovely.... that's all I have to say. The powerful emotions of love and longing you convey make our hearts inundated with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow. The beauty you pour into your lines make you a much loved and wanted presence on Poetry Soup. Your alliterations are spontaneous. Abecedarian is not an easy poetic form. In your dexterous hands, nothing is difficult. "I ponder, what is heaven like, without me, by your side, do you still laugh, joyously to the thoughts of how we swirled and twirled like kindred spirits, lost in our own sacred spheres ricocheting with, lyrical light, that emanated emerald euphoria.." Oh, How poetic are these lines! A sure winner....

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:18:00 AM

Sweet valsa! Im so very grateful and touched by your detailed and kind compliments and feedback! Your comments always feel so very sincere and genuine! You are such a precious poetic soul! Grateful always

Tom Woody

Date: 5/18/2024 5:25:00 AM

You and Silent have this one nailed. Yours flows a bit smoother and feels more like a story. His has some classic lines. You're both my faves lol. Two best lines for me? The I and M lines

Ink Empress
Date: 5/18/2024 8:59:00 AM

Awwn always appreciate your visits, now i must look at your contest soon. I tried making it flow better and not start every line abruptly

Lioness Onpaper

Date: 5/18/2024 1:29:00 AM

Another day soaked in the melody of your musical memories... mmm love that beginning.. fields of fireflies flaring childhood sagas woven with glistening ink flowing in sapphire syllables, ooo alliteration… the warmth this piece brings is amazing papi.. fragrant flowers flourish in colors of soft mauve sunsets, magical imagery.. souvenirs of yesterday’s twilight twinkle, you remain the poem of my soul. gorgeously tributed piece..

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:19:00 AM

Papi your support means alot always thank you so very much trulu

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/17/2024 10:07:00 PM

This is a beautiful poem with a sweet ending. It goes to the heart. It is amazing how you wrote it with all the letters of the alphabet.

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:20:00 AM

Awwn thank you so much dear hilda im truly honored and humbled by your support always grateful to receive such kindness

The Aura Rhymes

Date: 5/17/2024 7:05:00 PM

So sweet … love it

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:21:00 AM

Awn thank you dahlin

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/17/2024 6:39:00 PM

IE, a wonderful tribute to a best friend. Whoever this was must have known how fortunate they were to have you as a friend. Nice to immortalize these feelings in poetry for all of us to ponder. Very pleasant to think about although some sadness expressed at the loss. Makes me think we need to enjoy each day since we have no guarantee for tomorrow.

Ink Empress
Date: 5/20/2024 1:22:00 AM

Dear duke thank you for not just reading but also feeling my emotions expressed here. I appreciate always your sincere and selfless support

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/17/2024 5:50:00 PM

Dear Ink, This poem is a profound and heartfelt exploration of yearning and nostalgia for a love that has been gone. You eloquently expressed profound and melodious concepts centered on reminiscences of a previous romantic connection, imbued with a mixture of wistfulness, sadness, and a longing for what used to be. The poem employs a sophisticated and expressive vocabulary, which effectively conjures up vivid images of feelings and memories. You also utilize sensory details and metaphorical language to effectively express the intensity of emotions, as seen by phrases such as "cascading calming beams in tangerine tints" and "engraved with clandestine seeds we've scattered across fields of fireflies." Alliteration, consonance, and assonance are employed to enhance the melodic quality and profound emotional impact of the poetry.

Ink Empress
Date: 5/21/2024 12:13:00 AM

Thank you so much for leaving such a thoughtful and detailed comment dr sotto im always grateful for your kindness and support

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/17/2024 5:20:00 PM

what a soulful and deep poem you've written, dear Ink. You've mastered the abecedarian form masterfully. I am impressed with the fluidity of your writing as well as your seamlessly flowing alliterations. You are definitely the Alliterative Queen in my book. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara

Ink Empress
Date: 5/21/2024 12:13:00 AM

That means alot coming from a talented poet. Thank you so much dear sara always

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 5/17/2024 2:35:00 PM

this may just be one of the best poems you've written; it has a deep poignancy, but more than that it flows so seamlessly and naturally, which is not easy to achieve with abecedarian - a really impressive write

Tom Woody
Date: 5/18/2024 5:25:00 AM

Inky at her best!

Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 5/18/2024 3:10:00 AM

yes i can imagine the work that went into it, it would've taken me two days lol

Ink Empress
Date: 5/17/2024 11:58:00 PM

Oh wow really that means alot dear charlotte, it took me two hours to write this and post. Thank you so much for reading and for leaving such a thoughtful comment. I appreciate you.