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Are We Lost?

My heart may break, wreathed in somber silence. Yet I care, I search for valleys of peace, where rare black orchids bloom through violence, for fallen leaves too shall caramelize, and kindness too will be what the wind sees. Time is a traitor only truth can stain. Are we lost, hiding behind masks of pain? Is my rhythm of speech, now a song of shame? Whilst I'm weaving hope amidst woes in vain, deaf to your hate that burns strength of my name.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/19/2023 1:20:00 PM

wow, such great writing here, Ink. Gotta fave it.

Sam Scott

Date: 10/5/2023 9:27:00 PM

I pray, dear Ink, that any lostness question you have is answered with a resounding no, such that love, healing and found-ness overcome any pain the world has served you :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/5/2023 10:41:00 AM

Dear Ink, your dialogue was incredibly powerful and eloquent. The journey of life is always filled with challenges and it is truly commendable how you captured that essence. Your work is simply outstanding! I am truly in awe of the seamless flow of words, and the profound symbolism you infused into your poem. The inclusion of the black orchid, with its oozing presence, created a striking impact. Despite depicting pain so vividly, you managed to instill a sense of hope within the reader.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/5/2023 6:21:00 AM

This deep poem resonates. Well written! :)

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 8:35:00 AM

Thank you so very much always

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/4/2023 6:42:00 AM

Sigh, having come across a lot of haters and bullies, I can definitely resonate with this dizain poem of yours, my dear Ink. It's so sad that those hearts which only want to give kindness n love to others, suffer the most and in a very cruel way.Because this world steals our innocence.Leaving us numb! But the way you've actually woven hope and belief here is beyond impeccable & profound..I adore every line here that you've so gorgeously hued with poetic hues. "fallen leaves too shall caramelize"

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 8:35:00 AM

Im so sorry my angelic star for all that you may have faced too, sad reality, you are so young, and i wish only for the best for you, your comments always make my poems sound beautiful. I am so grateful for your poetic presence and support

Hiya Sharma
Date: 10/4/2023 6:44:00 AM

"search for valleys of peace, where rare black orchids bloom through violence" Wow, what a stunning phraseology here I love your use of black orchids.. "Time is a traitor only truth can stain" Definitely, so much truth and wisdom in your lines.."Are we lost, hiding behind masks of pain?" Indeed, we are lost.. But as long as humanity lives in our hearts, we shall find the way in the end.. Loved reading this hun, as always..

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/4/2023 4:46:00 AM

a magnificent, poweful, and somber creation, dearest 'Ink.' So much to like about this poem...'are we lost, hiding behind masks of pain? I liked the hopeful ending lines...'weaving hope amidst woes of pain.' I think we all have 'masks of pain' of some degree or another. Yet we start fresh every day searching for the sometimes elusive peace. Am faving this one, dear Ink. You've crafted a mindful creation. have a blessed day...thinking of you, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/4/2023 4:16:00 AM

Life is full of woes. We search for valleys of peace. Who doesn't? But peace is elusive. Still we search till we find that our creator has provided us with the best solution. Blessings.

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 8:05:00 AM

Thank you dear Victor for all your kind support

Valsa George

Date: 10/3/2023 8:34:00 PM

We keep staring at the sad truths of life. Behind masks of pain we try to smile and weave hopes. We can only keep 'searching for valleys of peace.' Life is indeed a tight rope walk. What we have to do is to carefully balance ourselves and try tenaciously to place each step with utmost caution. Please feel happy that you are gifted with immense poetic gift and be thankful to God!

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 8:04:00 AM

Always do express gratitude but i dont believe i am a talented poet, i appreciate you always for your sincere and kind feedback. Thank u so much for being so supportive

Bill Baker

Date: 10/3/2023 3:36:00 PM

Your deep and soulful thoughts resonate with me, Ink. Many here at Poetry Soup are hiding behind mask of pain, we still write to encourage one another. The weaving of hope will help other to sustain and not give up. Sometimes things are out of our control, God is our only hope. Thanks for sharing this insightful poem with us, my friend. Do not give up your voice ... we need it. Bill

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:51:00 AM

Dear Bill, you are so kind and thoughtful, i always appreciate your support and sincerity, thank you so very much for your poetic presence and for your encouragement

Paige Hind

Date: 10/3/2023 2:51:00 PM

Your words are very poignant. A deep and gifted dizain...

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:27:00 AM

Awwn how i always appreciate your support thank you sweet soul, grateful

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/3/2023 12:31:00 PM

- We search for answers ... search for solutions "behind masks of pain" - Are we lost in this world without new woven dreams (?) "the truth can stain" - A deep, sad and powerful poem, Ink - hugs

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:26:00 AM

Thank you always for your kind and generous support beautiful anne lise i appreciate u

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/3/2023 10:59:00 AM

Good poem. I felt the rhythm and feeling of its words.

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:26:00 AM

This means alot thank you so much

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/3/2023 10:20:00 AM

Dearest Inky, once again your words have hypnotized my spirit casting a wide net of spellbinding images - "Rare black orchids bloom through violence!" Your poetic artistry is on full display, my friend. "Time is a traitor only truth can stain." Simple brilliant. Every time I read one of your poems I know I am in for a poetic treat like the cherry on a sundae and moments of delightful pondering! If this gem is for a contest, best wishes. Blessings of joy to you! Thank you for this gift!

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:23:00 AM

Wow your comments are more beautiful and worthy of acknowledgement than my poems, how kind u are and generous, truly means alot that this comes from a talented soul like u, thank u so very much truly , i feel the same everytim i read ur poems

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/3/2023 10:15:00 AM

I can feel the yearning for a better place,for peace,for serenity,for things bright and beautiful.What had this world come to?Mal power,greed,hate,jealousy...If only..Made me think of the Beatles song"Imagine" .Such an amazing poem indeed.

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:21:00 AM

Dear kind soul, i am so grateful for your response and for your beautiful presence, thank you for not just reading my poem but also for feeling the depth of my write. Truly grateful

Tom Woody

Date: 10/3/2023 6:02:00 AM

Humanity has lost its way, but in reality did it ever really possess it? Hatred, war, bias, inequality, injustice have existed for milleniums. The best that can be hoped for is a change in human hearts, one at a time. And, as you know, I believe divine intervention will cause a reset to occur here one earth, where peace will finally reign. Your ardent poetic plea has not fallen on deaf ears, dear Inky. We hear you

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:17:00 AM

So very grateful for your kindness, yes sometimes i wonder, why are we so lost, when light is right there to guide us, i appreciate your support. Finally i can comment back, something was up with soup earlier: thank u again for the comment

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/3/2023 4:59:00 AM

Are we lost, hiding behind masks of pain? Is my rhythm of speech, now a song of shame? Whilst I'm weaving hope amidst woes in vain--Awesome. Quest of life is never easy. A potent dialogue, succinctly delivered, Ink.

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:10:00 AM

Dear Vijay your constant support is truly appreciated; thank you so very much for your kindness always grateful

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/3/2023 4:22:00 AM

Superb, absolutely superb, Ink! I'm impressed with your imagery, rhyme scheme, and symbolism. The black orchid oozing added such a dramatic effect. Despite the pain you so perfectly visualized for the reader, you brought hope. I've had lots of pain in my life, yet always clinged to hope...and there's lots of pain behind self created masks. Well done. You're a master!

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 7:05:00 AM

Dear Sara, thank you so much for your kind and generous thoughts, it was a quick poem and nothing compared to your brilliant poems that always leave me awestruck. Appreciate your support always

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/3/2023 4:01:00 AM

What remarkable imagery and symbolism, so eloquently weaved together, oozing raw emotions in this heartfelt Dizain. A superb write, IE

Ink Empress
Date: 10/3/2023 5:24:00 AM

Thank you kindly seeker

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/3/2023 3:44:00 AM

Yes, I agree there are many lost souls out there and violence is running rampant in the large cities, and it hits the rural towns as well. On the news every morning, there is at least one murder in the Atlanta area, and in the three large but smaller areas surround the rural area where I live there is usually one murder on the weekend. So sad when most have so many years of life stretched out in front of them to become someone who might come up with a cure for an illness, a pastor, etc. Sara

Ink Empress
Date: 10/3/2023 5:23:00 AM

Sad what we see today, wish for a better more peaceful world, where we all feel safe. But can that be considered wishful thinking? Thank you for sharing your thoughts too here. Truly grateful for your support always

Lioness Onpaper

Date: 10/3/2023 2:07:00 AM

black orchid blooms through violence,.. ooo that is deep .fallen leaves too shall carameliz…. love that imagery on that!!! Time is a traitor only truth can stain.. oooo yess !!! hiding behind masks of pain? Most definitely are!!! I'm weaving hope amidst woes in vain,deaf to your hate that burns strength of my name… yaaaz papi!!! That last line is gorgeous!!! This piece is a wonderful!!! Lost definitely!!!

Ink Empress
Date: 10/5/2023 6:58:00 AM

Ink Empress
Date: 10/3/2023 5:21:00 AM

Thank you papi lol u cute