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Written for the contest sponsored by Sotto Poet

im really grateful for all your kindness and support dear soupers, ill try today to respond to all your comments, apologies for my absence.

 

 

 

 to the faceless 
   names I’ve phased, 
forgive the silent sunsets, 
    frozen in time, 
  and remember thin 
    cinnamon skylines, 
how ink carved compassion 
 across cranberry canvas, cosmically~
 when heaven rained 
   bloodstained rhinestones.. 

I refuse to remember 
vindictive visions 
of virtual vultures~
slithering behind 
  silvery screens,
awaiting vigorous 
vaults to 
 electrify frail fingers,
browsing through 
  trending triolets tangled~
in a gossamer film 
  of sunlit sentiments,
too fluorescent for 
  the ice-mint eyes,
refusing to 
retweet humane hashtags..

I choose to rise 
 beyond malignant memes,
that wrestled aggressively;
poisoned platform hanging 
  heavy with viral lies in 
the midst of an 
alarming algorithm. 

for forgiveness isn’t 
   an aesthetic noun
to be phrased between 
 fervent fogs drifting across
    misty midnight oblivion. 
it is a selfless souvenir 
   we bestow
upon infernal estuaries, 
mirroring the maleficent 
heart of the 
  crimson crescent,
seeing beyond 
  evil that ebbs and flows,
grasping topaz textures~
rippling in
  iridescent light. 

It is in cacophonous silence,
we wipe away 
dust that dwells 
in hues of 
infinite darkness, 
as cold is the sky 
carrying clouds 
engrossed in 
   thrashing crescendo,
and as the evening jewels
    ascend to unravel 
hurt of history, 
I search for effervescent glows, 
delicately shielding 
restless storms 
   within my floral ink;
mercilessly drenched 
in alluring aroma 
  of withered willows~
where promises did 
fade like moving moonscapes,
  above ripples of 
     romantic ruins.
but like butterflies 
that cocoon
  with black-widows,
lost in a maze of 
lethal love, 
  phasing fickle flowers~
  I find the fluttering 
warmth of wildflower kindness,
sprouting hues of 
gratitude amidst 
  an amethyst ambience,
  reflecting runes 
swaying within
redolent reveries 
    of russet rhymes. 

yet I ponder, 
in my absence 
  will you draw 
dynamic stars 
swirling like 
  dandelion dreams?
would rustic strings 
of my bronze harp 
still harmonize 
  soothing serenades,
when solitude is 
     your only tune? 

I hope like 
  astral roses 
     that bloom eternally, 
   I’ll always 
 be remembered
    for the soft colors
of my poetic petals,
and these
  thistles and thorns, 
but a mere metaphor,
   of memories forgotten.. 

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Date: 5/24/2024 12:23:00 PM
Big Congrats, my sweet friend, i really got a kick out of this part: virtual vultures~ slithering behind silvery screens,(that is exactly what they ARE) Great alliteration and images, and absolutely. as you said it, you will " be remembered for the soft colors of my poetic petals"
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Date: 5/23/2024 7:23:00 PM
Back with congratulations on your win, it's a great honor for me to share the podium with you, my friend.
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Date: 5/18/2024 10:08:00 AM
So much to choose from. I settled on Confluence just by title alone. The language is.....well.....Poetic. The alliteration was so cleverly done. Ice-mint eyes.....Cinnamon skylines.....My favorites. I'll be reading you, you lady. Roger
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Date: 5/5/2024 4:13:00 AM
Too fluorescent for the ice-mint eyes, refusing to retweet humane hashtags…lovely alliteration throughout…silent sunsets and thin cinnamon skylines…Congratulations, Ink! Your ink is indeed delightful!
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Date: 5/4/2024 5:52:00 PM
This wonderful poem revolves around the ideas of reflecting, forgiving, and the way time passes. In a speech to anonymous people they've crossed paths with before, the speaker begs for forgiveness for any wrongs done and expresses profound remorse for awkward silence. The poem explores the intricacies of memory, perception, and the everlasting power of thankfulness and goodwill via exquisite imagery and well-chosen terminology. Congratulations on your outstanding win!
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Date: 5/4/2024 11:03:00 PM
Thank you so very much dr sotto. Im always grateful for your kindness and support
Date: 5/4/2024 7:49:00 AM
We should remember the love, the kindness, the good and the positive, however forgetting the injuries comes with a lot of price. "I hope like astral roses that bloom eternally, I’ll always be remembered for the soft colors of my poetic petals." Yes you would. For someone special the kindness and good tidings would always come first. Cheers Ink.
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Date: 5/4/2024 11:02:00 PM
Awwn thank you sweet soul i really do appreciate your kindness truly
Date: 5/2/2024 6:26:00 PM
IE, I think it is clear you are a very kind person. The interplay of words represents for me the neural pathways of the brain. The images are so complex that they are flashing a lot of information. The message that we can focus on the good memories is a helpful one. Since we're here only at times, we know you will be back at some point. But even if you're unable to answer any of my comments, I hope you are well and in good spirits. It's never easy to balance and juggle all we have to do.
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Date: 5/4/2024 11:02:00 PM
Dear duke i really do appreciate your well wishes and your so many comments that are so sincere. I am fine and content and this poem is about those that i decided to leave for inner peace as i prioritize my mental health. Altho i hope they do remember me for my good n not the bad. Which i think is impossible as most in this world remember the bad more than the good
Date: 4/26/2024 5:40:00 PM
Beautiful- I have been finding lately that the most painful thing is not pain itself or hurt memories but what you say "for forgiveness isn’t an aesthetic noun"... I will fav this
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Date: 5/4/2024 11:26:00 PM
Awwn thank you sweet paige appreciate you alwayz
Date: 4/23/2024 9:29:00 AM
I like how your poem is a poignant reflection on the nuances of forgiveness and the enduring impact of our digital interactions. The imagery is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a world where virtual connections and real emotions intertwine in unexpected ways...The poem's exploration of forgiveness as a "selfless souvenir" bestowed upon "infernal estuaries" is particularly striking, highlighting the transformative power of letting go of resentment and embracing empathy.
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Date: 4/23/2024 5:11:00 AM
A potent dialogue of emotions, my friend. Feelings woven in splendor of your vocabulary reverberate throughout out, Ink, delivering brilliantly on your theme. ---For forgiveness isn’t an aesthetic noun to be phrased between fervent fogs drifting across misty midnight oblivion. It is a selfless souvenir we bestow upon infernal estuaries---Would rustic strings of my bronze harp still harmonize soothing serenades, when solitude is your only tune? --- superb! A FAVE!!
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Date: 5/4/2024 11:04:00 PM
Thank you so very much for th fave and also for your comments dear vijay. Im truly grateful always
Date: 4/23/2024 4:53:00 AM
This poem, among all your others, is truly outstanding. I loved every bit of it, but I especially thought the ending was a brilliant conclusion. Let the memory of you live on in the hearts of those who know you like an eternal bloom of astral roses with their soft, poetic petals. Though memories may fade like thistles and thorns, let them serve as a powerful reminder of your beauty and significance of you. May your legacy inspire others to lead a life filled with love and kindness, and may you continue to be a guiding light for generations to come. Love and Hugs dearest Inky. Xx
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Date: 5/4/2024 11:04:00 PM
Thank you so much dear beautiful soul! I appreciate your kindness and support truly. Im so happy to read such heartfelt and sincere compliments from you! Grateful
Date: 4/23/2024 3:37:00 AM
forgive the silent sunsets, frozen in time, and remember thin cinnamon skylines, how ink carved compassion, cosmically when heaven rained bloodstained rhinestones.. mmm these lines I cnt stop looking at the imagery! vindictive visions of virtual vultures!through trending triolets tangled! Amazing alliterations aee papi!!reflecting runes swaying within redolent reveries of russet rhymes.omg my heart!! I could eat u up!! mere metaphor, of memories forgotten. The way u bring elegance to this is gorgeous
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Date: 4/23/2024 1:55:00 AM
I was not going to repeat how great are your alliterations, but reading this line: vindictive visions of virtual vultures - how can I not mention it? Such brilliance and poetic write. No doubt your poetry will not be forgotten. You are indeed an astral rose.
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Date: 5/4/2024 11:05:00 PM
Thank you so much dear victor im grateful for your thoughtful comments always
Date: 4/22/2024 11:25:00 PM
Soft colours of my poetic petals… truly a remarkable one
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