Arms of starry Skies

My eyes cry for
fuschia glimmer on 
indigo waves again,
but all I see are 
haunting hues
of black sequin
glittered epitaphs;
reflections of hollow 
clouds enveloping cold air;
building tension 
within my heavy heart. 

I am surfing alone, 
watching the life 
of iron-grey cotton bows
swerve in 
cashmere cadence, 
whilst wiping away 
smudged remnants 
of shallow tears,
wishing that I could
obscure pain 
with poetic phrases,
inked in cyan liquid, 
as I weave charismatic
colors of sunrise,
perfumed with
redolence of roses,
to feel the heat,
as poetry spills
potions of sagacious
thoughts onto the saline 
canvas of stolen 
sapphire dreams.

But there in the
labyrinth of 
an ice-green lagoon,
I’ve built a castle
beneath pellucid 
salt waters, 
a warm home where 
every mysterious 
metaphor written
for the honey-winged moon
turns into 
crystal clear rhymes,
sewn from a blistering 
poem of the ocean,
resting within a 
glistening glass bottle,
awaiting to be 
read and spoken. 

So, today I’ll swim through 
aesthetic torrents of torment,
Listen to the rhythmic
tunes of raging tides 
within trembling silence,
as elements of truth
eventually resurface 
from the depths 
of turquoise topaz,
to set on the 
porcelain horizon
where shorelines
shimmer from mulberry
shells and tantalizing
tulips twirling
beneath twinkling twilight,
for faith resides in the
arms of starry skies. 

Someday, you’ll see past
the crimson curtain 
of faux carnations
that clipped these 
paper wings into
shapes of broken lines. 
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Hind Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Beautiful POET, I absolutely loved this, and this will be another fav! Keep shining-
Beaufort Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 6:55 PM
IE, your poem has a lot of intrinsic hope amid the difficult tears and pain. Many thanks for that and for the descriptions you construct with color and light.
Ibeh Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest--and Brian's contest!-- with this phenomenal poem, Inky. I loved it! Striking imagery throughout!
Empress Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 8:42 AM
You are the best really. Thank you again dear EI
Empress Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 8:41 AM
I always am grateful for your kindness and support truly. Thank you so very much always
Greenhough Avatar
March 2, 2024 at 1:08 AM
I enjoyed this poem. It was sad until I read you had built a warm home. I noted a sense of security. Poem has so many alluring images.
Alex Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 7:55 PM
"there in the labyrinth of an ice-green lagoon, I’ve built a castle beneath pellucid salt waters" - Highly poetic lines.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!!  I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Building Tension" write. Love your ending. Have a great/blessed day with your win.....................
Poet Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Back with hearty congratulations on your win dear Ink, it's a pleasure to share with you the podium. Blessings
Buhagiar Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Depth of emotion which I admire so much, plus great imagery makes you one of the top poets on this site. Nature is so important to you.
One Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Dear Inky.... Your poem intricately weaves together vivid imagery and emotional depth, inviting readers into a journey of introspection and resilience amidst pain and longing.. The imagery in this poem is rich and evocative, painting a picture of emotional turmoil against the backdrop of nature's beauty and mystery. The mention of colours and textures, from fuchsia glimmers to indigo waves, creates a sensory experience that mirrors the complexity of your inner world... ITs poignant reflection on the complexities of human emotions and the enduring quest for healing and redemption. It reminds us of the profound beauty that can emerge from pain and the capacity of poetry to illuminate the darkest corners of the soul... BOL in the contest dear..
Rolland Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 3:41 PM
beautiful and so artistic, poem , you picked the right adjectives as words, i felt freedom and sadness both, poetry i made for that sometimes, the overwhelming sentiments ar haunting us, thanks for the marvellous poem IE
Poet Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Like an artistic artwork, this poem is brilliant. Dear Ink you expertly created this poem bringing a powerful sensation of ascent into a better future. Beautiful picture depicts a place for artistic expression and personal improvement. In this domain, broken metaphors become wonderful sculptures waiting to be revealed. The last lyrics provide hope that truth and beauty survive strife. Dear Ink you wrote another beautiful, emotive poem. Best wishes for the contest.
George Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Wow .... another masterpiece!! The contrast between dreams and reality is a Grand Canyon. When we look for fuschia glimmer, we see haunting hues of black. Unfortunately, that's life for most of us.But you have a haven--"-- there in the labyrinth of an ice-green lagoon, I’ve built a castle beneath pellucid salt waters, a warm home where every mysterious metaphor written for the honey-winged moon turns into crystal clear rhymes," To have such an anchorage amid storms and hurricanes is something which is the privilege of very few and you are perhaps the most blessed of the lot. As you surf alone poetry comes to your aid and you delight everyone with your poetic phrases as you "weave colors of sunrise perfumed with redolence of roses"! Yours is a gift invaluable, dear Empress. So rejoice ! To my FAVE
White Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Beneath twinkling twighlight for faith resides in the arms of starry skies, so romantic and beautifully written , IE, kelli
Rodgers Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Dear Ink Empress, This is truly a captivating journey through emotions and imagination. The words takes us on a ride, capturing the longing for beauty amidst the pain and loneliness. I love how the poem starts with a powerful contrast between the "fuschia glimmer" and the "haunting hues of black sequin." This sets the stage for the internal conflict between desires and realities. The lines about "surfing alone" and the "iron-grey cotton bows" showcase the feeling of isolation and watching others navigate life with ease. The imagery beautifully depicts a haven for creativity and self-discovery. This is a place where broken metaphors transform into something beautiful, waiting to be shared. The ending lines offer a glimmer of hope. It suggests that through facing the turmoil, truth and beauty can still be found. Ink Empress as always this is emotionally charged and beautifully written poem! - Blessings, Daniel
Greenhough Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Reading this poem causes me to feel a sense of climbing higher, hopefully, to better things. Thank you for this deep, thoughtful poem.
Pandit Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Aptly painting vibes of the contest theme, Ink--with your opening stanza: reflections of hollow clouds enveloping cold air; building tension within my heavy heart--- And the journey continues dwelling in fine vocabulary: --as I weave charismatic colors of sunrise, perfumed with redolence of roses---where shorelines shimmer from mulberry shells and tantalizing tulips twirling--- Much enjoyed. Another FAVE!
Onpaper Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM
I am surfing alone, watching the life of iron-grey cotton bows swerve in cashmere cadence, something abt that line hits different… like I wanna take a deep breath.. mysterious metaphor written for the honey-winged moon turns into crystal clear rhymes,.. the queen of metaphors making metaphors about metaphors!!! Freaking genius!!! these alliterations just flows so addictively!!! Papi u have a way with waking up my heart… like I cud be on my deathbed n ur words r my CPR… I will wake up .. one way or the other
Rhymes Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Paper wings into shapes of broken lines … beautiful
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