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Arms of starry Skies

My eyes cry for fuschia glimmer on indigo waves again, but all I see are haunting hues of black sequin glittered epitaphs; reflections of hollow clouds enveloping cold air; building tension within my heavy heart. I am surfing alone, watching the life of iron-grey cotton bows swerve in cashmere cadence, whilst wiping away smudged remnants of shallow tears, wishing that I could obscure pain with poetic phrases, inked in cyan liquid, as I weave charismatic colors of sunrise, perfumed with redolence of roses, to feel the heat, as poetry spills potions of sagacious thoughts onto the saline canvas of stolen sapphire dreams. But there in the labyrinth of an ice-green lagoon, I’ve built a castle beneath pellucid salt waters, a warm home where every mysterious metaphor written for the honey-winged moon turns into crystal clear rhymes, sewn from a blistering poem of the ocean, resting within a glistening glass bottle, awaiting to be read and spoken. So, today I’ll swim through aesthetic torrents of torment, Listen to the rhythmic tunes of raging tides within trembling silence, as elements of truth eventually resurface from the depths of turquoise topaz, to set on the porcelain horizon where shorelines shimmer from mulberry shells and tantalizing tulips twirling beneath twinkling twilight, for faith resides in the arms of starry skies. Someday, you’ll see past the crimson curtain of faux carnations that clipped these paper wings into shapes of broken lines.

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Date: 3/11/2024 5:28:00 PM
Beautiful POET, I absolutely loved this, and this will be another fav! Keep shining-
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Date: 3/7/2024 6:55:00 PM
IE, your poem has a lot of intrinsic hope amid the difficult tears and pain. Many thanks for that and for the descriptions you construct with color and light.
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Date: 3/4/2024 8:39:00 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest--and Brian's contest!-- with this phenomenal poem, Inky. I loved it! Striking imagery throughout!
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Ink Empress
Date: 3/4/2024 8:42:00 AM
You are the best really. Thank you again dear EI
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Ink Empress
Date: 3/4/2024 8:41:00 AM
I always am grateful for your kindness and support truly. Thank you so very much always
Date: 3/2/2024 1:08:00 AM
I enjoyed this poem. It was sad until I read you had built a warm home. I noted a sense of security. Poem has so many alluring images.
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Date: 3/1/2024 7:55:00 PM
"there in the labyrinth of an ice-green lagoon, I’ve built a castle beneath pellucid salt waters" - Highly poetic lines.
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Date: 3/1/2024 8:11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!!  I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Building Tension" write. Love your ending. Have a great/blessed day with your win.....................
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Date: 2/29/2024 9:47:00 AM
Back with hearty congratulations on your win dear Ink, it's a pleasure to share with you the podium. Blessings
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Date: 2/29/2024 9:44:00 AM
Depth of emotion which I admire so much, plus great imagery makes you one of the top poets on this site. Nature is so important to you.
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Date: 2/28/2024 12:15:00 PM
Dear Inky.... Your poem intricately weaves together vivid imagery and emotional depth, inviting readers into a journey of introspection and resilience amidst pain and longing.. The imagery in this poem is rich and evocative, painting a picture of emotional turmoil against the backdrop of nature's beauty and mystery. The mention of colours and textures, from fuchsia glimmers to indigo waves, creates a sensory experience that mirrors the complexity of your inner world... ITs poignant reflection on the complexities of human emotions and the enduring quest for healing and redemption. It reminds us of the profound beauty that can emerge from pain and the capacity of poetry to illuminate the darkest corners of the soul... BOL in the contest dear..
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Date: 2/27/2024 3:41:00 PM
beautiful and so artistic, poem , you picked the right adjectives as words, i felt freedom and sadness both, poetry i made for that sometimes, the overwhelming sentiments ar haunting us, thanks for the marvellous poem IE
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Date: 2/27/2024 7:45:00 AM
Like an artistic artwork, this poem is brilliant. Dear Ink you expertly created this poem bringing a powerful sensation of ascent into a better future. Beautiful picture depicts a place for artistic expression and personal improvement. In this domain, broken metaphors become wonderful sculptures waiting to be revealed. The last lyrics provide hope that truth and beauty survive strife. Dear Ink you wrote another beautiful, emotive poem. Best wishes for the contest.
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Date: 2/27/2024 5:28:00 AM
Hello. Awesome poem. I have a message from Craig if you want to soupmail me :)
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Date: 2/27/2024 5:22:00 AM
amazing, truly amazing, dearest Ink. I felt the tension building in "aesthetic torrents of torment." I felt the hope in "a warm home where every mysterious metaphor written for the honey-winged moon. Indeed, we all struggle with the tension that comes from despair and hope. Such a beautiful write with memorable images and alliterative phrases. Know you're gifted beyond words and a blessing to those who have the opportunity to read your words. Hugs and have a blessed day, Sara
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Date: 2/26/2024 8:10:00 PM
Wow .... another masterpiece!! The contrast between dreams and reality is a Grand Canyon. When we look for fuschia glimmer, we see haunting hues of black. Unfortunately, that's life for most of us.But you have a haven--"-- there in the labyrinth of an ice-green lagoon, I’ve built a castle beneath pellucid salt waters, a warm home where every mysterious metaphor written for the honey-winged moon turns into crystal clear rhymes," To have such an anchorage amid storms and hurricanes is something which is the privilege of very few and you are perhaps the most blessed of the lot. As you surf alone poetry comes to your aid and you delight everyone with your poetic phrases as you "weave colors of sunrise perfumed with redolence of roses"! Yours is a gift invaluable, dear Empress. So rejoice ! To my FAVE
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Date: 2/26/2024 4:52:00 PM
Beneath twinkling twighlight for faith resides in the arms of starry skies, so romantic and beautifully written , IE, kelli
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Date: 2/26/2024 4:28:00 PM
Dear Ink Empress, This is truly a captivating journey through emotions and imagination. The words takes us on a ride, capturing the longing for beauty amidst the pain and loneliness. I love how the poem starts with a powerful contrast between the "fuschia glimmer" and the "haunting hues of black sequin." This sets the stage for the internal conflict between desires and realities. The lines about "surfing alone" and the "iron-grey cotton bows" showcase the feeling of isolation and watching others navigate life with ease. The imagery beautifully depicts a haven for creativity and self-discovery. This is a place where broken metaphors transform into something beautiful, waiting to be shared. The ending lines offer a glimmer of hope. It suggests that through facing the turmoil, truth and beauty can still be found. Ink Empress as always this is emotionally charged and beautifully written poem! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 2/26/2024 1:31:00 PM
Reading this poem causes me to feel a sense of climbing higher, hopefully, to better things. Thank you for this deep, thoughtful poem.
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Date: 2/26/2024 11:32:00 AM
Aptly painting vibes of the contest theme, Ink--with your opening stanza: reflections of hollow clouds enveloping cold air; building tension within my heavy heart--- And the journey continues dwelling in fine vocabulary: --as I weave charismatic colors of sunrise, perfumed with redolence of roses---where shorelines shimmer from mulberry shells and tantalizing tulips twirling--- Much enjoyed. Another FAVE!
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Date: 2/26/2024 8:30:00 AM
I am surfing alone, watching the life of iron-grey cotton bows swerve in cashmere cadence, something abt that line hits different… like I wanna take a deep breath.. mysterious metaphor written for the honey-winged moon turns into crystal clear rhymes,.. the queen of metaphors making metaphors about metaphors!!! Freaking genius!!! these alliterations just flows so addictively!!! Papi u have a way with waking up my heart… like I cud be on my deathbed n ur words r my CPR… I will wake up .. one way or the other
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Date: 2/26/2024 8:13:00 AM
Paper wings into shapes of broken lines … beautiful
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