Ink Empress Poet Free verse

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written for Andrea Dietrich's May contest~ 

An aching rose of May

"May, queen of blossoms, and fulfilling flowers, what pretty music shall we charm the hours?" - Lord Edward Thurlow

Love me like an aching rose of May.
Undress the music beneath petals,
while my soul sips musky dews
of lilac dreams and velvet breeze,
sensing your scent upon my skin;
for I taste the unspoken want
in the hieroglyphics of your heart
    as I turn to the lyrics of spring. 

O moonlight, stay with me, I crave you,
like breathless flowers thirsting for rain...

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Andrea Dietrich May 31, 2026 at 2:18 AM So romantic. So gorgeous I am not surprised this was your poem! Big congrats

Valsa George May 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM How differently you have approached the subject. Both of us have chosen the same quote. While I can think only of flowers and butterflies, you have scripted an epic of love. "O moonlight, stay with me, I crave you, like breathless flowers thirsting for rain..." Simply beautiful !

Paige Hind May 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM so "sweet" :) <3

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM Dear Empress, This poem put you into the Master Gardener's knee pads. Planted desire carried through petals, dew, scent, that only May seems to acknowledge. Like a flower, it opens gently, then deepens into something more intimate, especially in those “hieroglyphics of your heart” and the turn toward spring’s own music. A moment meant for one listener. A lovely, graceful, fragrant little spell. Award Winning! Blessings, Daniel

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri May 13, 2026 at 3:36 AM Wowww gorgeous sexy poem in engaging words! Kudos! >>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<~~~\\\¤¤¤««««»»»»»» Plz also read and comment my newest poem too Ink Empress May 13, 2026 at 9:21 AM Awwn thank you zaynab! Appreciate you, will read you shortly. Sending you light always

Gershon Wolf May 12, 2026 at 8:36 PM Love the last line the best... The whole poem is filled with passion and passionate imagery. Sigh, gw Ink Empress May 13, 2026 at 9:21 AM Thank you so much, your sigh shows me that you felt this poem sincerely, i appreciate that very much. Sending you light always dear GW

Justin Bordner May 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM Turn to me, wholeheartedly, discover your true source, taste the template of love alive, let it sear your lips gently, truly, kiss me on the alter of forever as the priests and priestesses perform their ritual of souls in union, the roses bleed, the spirits dance, our hearts confirm the crucible of God's forbidden decadence...J.A.B. Ink Empress May 13, 2026 at 9:25 AM Is this going onto your new epic poem? Looking forward to comment then, :) sending you light always dear justin! Your unwavering support means alot

Justin Bordner May 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM You're the greatest magic I know Poetess...WoW...a FAV!!!...Justin Ink Empress May 13, 2026 at 9:19 AM Aww thats such a sweet and beautiful thing to say, to be known through my poetry, is an honor, to be referred as magic when i feel like just a misplaced metaphor. Thank you so much once again, I appreciate your kindness, sending you light always dear Justin…

Frederic Parker May 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM Everyone has loved, but not everyone can taste love, feel its texture, sense its blossoms before they bloom, know its beauty beyond what is known, for a poet this is a fragrant breath that lingers deep in the soul where the heart trembles...a fav Ink Ink Empress May 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM Dear Frederick, your comments are as poetic as your beautiful sonnets, this made my soul warm! Thank you so much, for this gorgeous response. Sending you light always

Joseph P. DiMino May 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM Ah!! This is very beautiful -- Outstanding! Love it. "Undress the music beneath petals," -- "as I turn to the lyrics of spring." -- Yep! Spring is in the air. Leading to~ Crescendo! Ink Empress May 13, 2026 at 2:27 AM I love the way youv said " leading to crescendo" how poetic and beautiful is that response, I see where your thoughts come from, as you are a musician. Appreciate your kindness always dear Joe! Sending you light always

Lioness Onpaper May 12, 2026 at 11:34 AM Love me like an aching rose of May, oooo damn papi! undress the music beneath petals, oh wow!!! Undressing is no issue aee … lilac dreams and velvet breeze, sensing your scent upon my skin.. ahem!!!! My scent??… mmmmmm damn !!! Why is it just my scent !!! Why on earth is my skin not on ur skin aeeee!!!! I taste the unspoken want… mmmm so sexaaaaaay!!! O moonlight, stay with me, I crave you, I AM HEREEEA!!!! breathless flowers thirsting for rain... ok dnt bring the umbrella ok !!! I’ll hydrate u Ink Empress May 12, 2026 at 11:40 AM Hahahahahahaa papi!!!! Hahahaha

Lin Lane May 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM Dear Ink, to write sensual poetry such as this one that you've so eloquently written, as well as Victor's that is most deserving of being POTD, it takes a heart that has been loved to the fullest, as well as one that has known the bane of being wounded from love that was lost. Moonlight seems to glow ever so softly on those who seek its comfort. Ink Empress May 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM how poetic… :D im in tears ;) Lin Lane May 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM I know exactly what you’re referring to. There’s no beauty in a crowing rooster or in a cackling hen but it’s something to behold in the sight of a white horse, tail and mane flowing in the wind. Ink Empress May 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM Awwn linnersz, i didnt see victors potd, but i trust your taste as you write romance and sensual poems so elegantly , without finding the need to use inappropriate words, such as...and you use metaphors, which makes me think, you know the touch of love ;) and wont run like a headless chicken ;) if you know what i mean hahah :O but most likely like a white groomed horse, :D

Paula Goldsmith May 12, 2026 at 8:23 AM I loved reading "An aching rose of May."  What A Great Picture You Have Painted With Your Words In This Shorter Write. Great Ending... Great Picture... "Good Luck" I did, "May, Sweet Beginning To Summer." Have a great day writing away........... Ink Empress May 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM Awn thank you sweet angelic Paula! You are truly a gem!