Ink Empress Poet Free verse

am I not art

as the wind whistles
    warm wishes
echoing the 
           sea-salt silence
       flowing beneath
            silver-kissed waves
I think of synonyms for
       love 
   illustrating hate
         in elusive rhythm...

for stars never
        envy the moon
but silently orchestrate
  a cosmic choir
of coruscating crystals
  in incandescent cadence
swirling confetti across
  the nocturnal sky~
a compelling
   commemoration
that you and I cherish
  in technicolor tercets…

I ponder
why do green-eyed gazers
spinning 
   lilac lies
  within
    jaded journals
along jeweled realms
rage with
      j e a l o u s y?
pushing my quivering quill
    to question:
am I not art
am I not the muse
am I not worthy 
am I not the ache
  romanticized with roses...

perhaps these words
  are mere 
remnants of ramblings
ricocheting
  rhapsodies
    within the
breath of perfumed heartbeats
  that the kohl-cold souls
        can never taste...

so I purge
  inked petals
   upon the digital canvas,
that feels not
     lyrical lifelines
    bleeding ballads
h i d i n g  and 
           h e a l i n g 
behind 
murky metaphors
        and 
alliterative adjectives 
weaving  h o p e 
 amidst
the 
crestfallen 
       sighs 
      of
            bittersweet 
                        horizons…

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Brandy Nicole May 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM You are worthy, Inky ! Beyond poetry and roses, metaphors and magical moments. You have such a wonderful heart and it shines in your words. Thank you for being here, for always being you. Congratulations on receiving #2 on the 100 best new poems list. :) Hugs, Brandy Ink Empress June 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM Thank you dear brandy, it isnt easy, but i always try to be here and kindness is something that im fluent in altho sometimes i need to set boundaries when necessary, you speak such beauty, and in such a gentle manner which truly touches souls, my heart is warm with gratitude for your poetic presence. Sending you light always

Benjamin Bartley May 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM Incredible ink. Absolutely amazing. Breathtaking. Thanks for always being inspirational! Ink Empress June 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM Thank you so much for stating that, i appreciate such kindness always. Sending you light always

Triny Xiang May 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM Because we are so far from art that we create art? If imperfections are the best form of art, you are far short because your words make me feel the salty-sea of perfection. The insufferable search Cezanne for his perfect painting is etched in your words. I honor your efforts with my thanks and striving. Ink Empress June 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM Thank you kind soul, your warmth and uplifting words truly left my heart warm and full of gratitude for your presence. I hope you are doing well! Souls like you make me feel loved! Sending you light always

Paige Hind April 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM Yes, you are. Always, your metaphors are so fluid and full of beauty. Ink Empress June 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM Awwn thank you sweet soul

Justin Bordner April 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM There's only one way for your hot heart to be satisfied Poetess...J.A.B. Ink Empress June 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM Thank you , Justin

Duke Beaufort April 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM IE, I think you've described what you do really well. You identify the things that bring us down and also that can find hope amidst all of it. Is this art? YES, absolutely. It's a real treat actually. If words could be candy, yours would have an interesting and changing taste. You could have a special line that I imagine would become very popular. Ink Empress June 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM Thank you dear duke for always reading, and leaving such uplifting and thoughtful comments, im truly grateful for your kind and generous support. Sending you light always

Beryl Edmonds April 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM Beautiful poetry ink as always. Jealousy should be buried underground, never to see light of day or make a sound… Beryl Ink Empress June 2, 2025 at 3:05 AM So true, jealousy is such a destructive illness, i appreciate your poetic presence always truly. Sending you light always

Lioness Onpaper April 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM as the wind whistles warm wishes echoing the sea-salt silence.. oh my goodness .. cosmic choir of coruscating crystals in incandescent cadence swirling confetti… the imagary the alliterations!! Love!!!! I purge inked petals upon the digital canvas, the pain n the softness pairs well together in these lines papi!! Mmmm this whole piece is an absolute beauty!!! Gorgeous!! Ink Empress April 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM Ah papi! Thank you! You are absolute beauty too

Valsa George April 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM "for stars never envy the moon but silently orchestrate a cosmic choir of coruscating crystals in incandescent cadence swirling confetti across the nocturnal sky~" What powerful lines and what a lovely observation. Jealousy is a mean thing. Those who are truly great at heart will never feel jealous. If someone is doing exceptionally well, one can learn a lot from him or her. To be frank, the structure of my latest poem, I have copied from you. I am so glad, you are here to inspire us through your stunning poetry. Glad to see you placed at the top. Hearty Congratulations my dear friend. Ink Empress April 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM awwn you are so sweet, sweet valsa! You can always arrange lines in this way especially for brians contests, he likes open verse. I appreciate your kindness and sweet support always! Thank you so very much truly

Anne-Lise Andresen April 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM - Jealousy is a dangerous creature, Ink ... - Never be envious of others' success - Less hate ... more love! - Happy weekend :) - hugs Ink Empress April 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM Thank you so much dear anne lise, i hope to see less hate and more love too! I always appreciate your kind and poetic presence

Tom Cunningham April 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM We're only on earth for a short time in the big scheme of things, why waste it on jealousy and hatred. Love and respect is the only way for mankind to thrive. Have a lovely weekend. Tom Ink Empress April 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM So true! Such wise words dear tom, i wish many would think this way. Ah life is too precious for negativity and for hatred, should be a place of love and kindness, always appreciate your kind support

Lin Lane April 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM Love holds only four letters, but I have never found a synonym that comes close to describing the depth of its meaning. Dear Ink, jealousy is a wasted emotion for it gains nothing and only hinders its beholder. No one should ever make us feel unworthy in any way. Certainly not a poet whose emotions are laid bare... Yours are in these intricately effusive lines. Ink Empress April 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM Awn thank you so very much for this beautiful and poetic response about love and what youv said about my poetry too is so very kind too! Im truly grateful! But not many would think the same and unfortunately jealousy is a sickness. I wish didnt exist. Sending you light always

Abdullah Alhemaidy April 11, 2025 at 5:24 AM You are wonderful! Ink Empress April 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM Ahh thank you so much!!

Michael Tor April 11, 2025 at 4:28 AM Such an exquisite Poem Inky. How you incorporated the stars not being jealous and all being in sync with each other was such a creative thought you shared. So loved this one from you I am giving it a fave... Ink Empress April 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM Thats so kind of you dear michael! Thank you so much for the fave and your generous support : appreciate always your visits

Hiya Sharma April 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM My gosh, this impeccable piece of poetry stirred my soul in so many ways as the questionings which youve so evocatively knitted here resonate with my heart ever so deeply! Every fragment of our soul is an art, forlorn yet eternal ~and we are more than the raging jealousy of those "green-eyed gazers spinning lilac lies within jaded journals along jeweled realms" Ah absolutely poignant and so deeply vulnerable my dear ink! How metaphorically beautiful is your wordplay here and the flow of emotions made my soul sigh! There is yet so much power infused within these lines and you've made everything dance so eloquently with alliteration, adjectives and what not ~ "echoing the sea-salt silence flowing beneath silver-kissed waves I think of synonyms for love " Gosh love that! And that ending as well, so brilliant! Ink Empress April 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM Awn my dear hiya, you always understand and feel the emotions within my words and poems and i am grateful for that truly! Thank you so much for leaving this very poetic review and for supporting me despite not posting much here anymore too! You are truly a poetic jewel! Sending you light today and always Hiya Sharma April 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM "so I purge inked petals upon the digital canvas, that feels not lyrical lifelines bleeding ballads" How evocative is that! The way we bleed our fragility onto the digital canvas with our fingers tracing the alphabets of our ache... we don't wish to be understood by those who know not any language above envy and jealously, but we wish for our hearts to be caressed by the wind of poetry that can ultimately find us, hidden in spaces. I felt so much while reading your words, dear fairy goddess! Absolutely nailed it! A fave ~

Maria Williams April 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM Dearest Inky,this is honestly so beautiful. Your words just flow with such emotion—it’s like reading a dream. I love how you painted such vivid imagery, especially with the sea and the stars, and the way you mixed love, longing, and that quiet ache of being misunderstood. That part about "inked petals on a digital canvas" really hit me. It’s so raw and creative. You have such a unique way of expressing yourself— Hugs Ink Empress April 11, 2025 at 4:25 AM Awwn thank you sweet maria! You are truly a poetic angel! I appreciate you so very much Maria Williams April 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM A Fave