Inked Impress

We are as we were before,
But you inspire me more.

Any real poet knows you're with us or against us,
Together we're one.
The world will wonder what's wrong,
When our work here is done.

We honor the new,
We honor the old.
We do as we say.
We say as we're told.

We know the answer and it goes without saying,
Peace of mind in our work,
Moral compass not straying.

I have yet searched for your name but see you none the less,
I created this writing to honor your consistent quality,
I must admire,
I must Confess.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 12/1/2024 8:29:00 AM
Nice tribute poem.
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Date: 12/1/2024 8:10:00 AM
Really enjoyed this poem, well done.
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Date: 8/7/2024 7:08:00 PM
A beautiful tribute! She is a beautiful poet.
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Date: 8/3/2024 7:57:00 AM
we admire. Congratulations dear poet.
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Date: 7/27/2024 5:09:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Michael. Such a beautiful tribute - we admire her too!
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Date: 7/27/2024 3:20:00 PM
Back with congrats for POTD!
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Date: 7/27/2024 9:54:00 AM
' Any real poet knows you're with us. ' Yes, that statement holds so much truth. Even though I linger in the shadows, I can feel her presence. Such a beautiful tribute to Ink Empress. Your thoughts bring a smile, Michael. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy
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Date: 7/27/2024 8:43:00 AM
Such beautiful poetry and now this is well-deserved recognition for POTD! Proud of PS again! Ah--my special poet contest. Empress is a favorite of mine as well.
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Date: 7/27/2024 8:09:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your write. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..............
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Date: 7/27/2024 6:18:00 AM
I'm so happy that your poem won this honor. Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 7/27/2024 5:49:00 AM
Dear Michael, Congratulations on this POTD, a very lovely tribute to Ms. Ink who is inspiring for so many of us here. Blessings to you
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Date: 7/27/2024 5:16:00 AM
Nice tribute Michael. These are the kinds of poems we should be celebrating, poems that build up rather than tear down. Enjoy your day
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Date: 7/27/2024 3:45:00 AM
Good choice, IE. A favourite of many on PS, I’m sure. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Michael
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Date: 7/27/2024 2:47:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Michael - A great poem :) -
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Date: 7/27/2024 2:39:00 AM
Dear michael, if this was meant for me, thank you so much for such kindness youv delivered through poetic words woven in such a thoughtful manner. Consistent quality, thats a very kind thing to say, and a compliment that i would take if this is about me. Beautiful and creative title too. Its always a pleasure to know that my poems would reach others in a way that would encourage them to write about it, honored, humbled.Thank you once again. Best wishes for the contest. Congratulations on POTD.
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Michael Huch
Date: 7/27/2024 7:33:00 PM
This poem is for you, Ink Empress. I was alone in my car crying. Everything was too much. Life was too much. So I came here and when I did, I saw your name. I realized it couldn't be some artificial intelligence spamming me, but a real living creation...replenishing me. It reassured me and gave me hope to keep going. My phone kept buzzing and I was getting irritated. Thank you Ink Empress. And thank you all. I asked for help today from anything and even said out loud, "Help isn't coming, Michael." I have never been so happy to have been so wrong. - Michael
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/27/2024 5:16:00 AM
Well deserved
Date: 7/27/2024 2:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your unique potd!
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Date: 7/27/2024 1:01:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
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Date: 7/26/2024 10:24:00 AM
A very nice write!
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Date: 7/26/2024 6:33:00 AM
What an excellent choice for the contest.. A brilliant addition to the soup community is our Ink Empress.... All supportive and a proficient writer... An amazing human being also.. I can see your love and admiration for her through your confessions....nice rhymes to your poem... love the lines of being ONE.. All the best in the contest Michael..
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Date: 7/25/2024 11:14:00 PM
This shows an admiration for a poet, perhaps Ink Empress? The title is similar. I'd have to agree. Consistently beautiful poetry.
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Michael Huch
Date: 7/26/2024 2:00:00 AM
Lol that was the contest requisite. She is consistently on the grind it appears. I've had my favorite share of writer's block. I do mean the compliment. Giving the contest a shot.
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