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written for Black Cat Moan ~ Glenn Hughes, sponsored by Robert James Liguori

Premiere Contest WinnerBlack Cat Moan

I am your inked inamorata,
enamored and heaven-drunk,
sipping courtly creed
from the chrysalis chalice
of what love could unleash ~
as the heart heeds what’s unsaid
when stellar heat waves
thunder in sync with lightning,
still musing with 
the monotony of muted music…

It was never the radiant rhythm
of romanticized rhymes
that pulled me,
but the arcane gaze
of your trip-uh-licious alchemy,
the ice-flame blues of
a draconian dreamer,
still intriguing this
intuitive incandescence
like a dangerous desperado
sailing me to an ocean of devotion.

O primal paramour,
purify this pained pulse,
heal the hurting nocturnal Helios
amidst your eyes that roam,
reaching for the rhinestone flickers,
blind to this burn.
While your hallowed hands
unknot the sky, wedded
to the thrilling threads
of my mourning moon,
calm your vagabond psyche
and listen to the evocative voice
of my unwavering verses ~
veiled in vermilion,
within the purged pages
enveloped in sand-soaked silk.

There you will hear
           the black-cat moan
footprints of faithful fervency,
the lifelines of loyal luminescence,
clawed to compassion
generously giving,
serving the aromatic air 
that carries your mystical musk ~

So let the ghost awake,
        let the forgotten rise again.
Watch the wickedness unweave
the faults of an untamable warrior.

Are you satisfied being
vehemently investigated 
by an emotionally intense telescope,
holding you viciously 
to the lethal lens of feral ferocity? 
Here comes the grace-giver.
I am born to dominantly bestow…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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George Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM
So happy to see you proudly holding the trophy of recognition every now and then. Hearty congratulations dear one.
Liguori Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 12:20 PM
I give the black cat 🐈‍⬛ lady a lot of credit; I’d be claustrophobic in that outfit (not that I’d ever wear it…. heck no). Interesting to say the least. Anyways, back to your poem… congrats on the trophy, you rock as always.
Sultan Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Congratulations.one word enough "MASTER PIECE" :)
Croft Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Another masterpiece written by you! Love your wording and phrases. Congratulations on your win!
George Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 5:23 AM
"It was never the radiant rhythm of romanticized rhymes that pulled me, but the arcane gaze of your trip-uh-licious alchemy, the ice-flame blues of a draconian dreamer," You keep mesmerizing your readers with your dazzling images. You hold the energy of a cat, at once feral and tame nullifying the one who holds a telescope to find only the dark spots. You have a warning to him- "calm your vagabond psyche and listen to the evocative voice of my unwavering verses ~ veiled in vermilion, within the purged pages enveloped in sand-soaked silk". Against hypocrisy and lies, you are an untamable warrior, refusing to be subdued. As ever, here I find such striking diction which has the lethal energy of thunder and lightning.
Empress Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Love how you quoted my warning! Yes its a warning! Haha! Not many would get it i think, but i am so touched that you just dont read me but feel me sweet soul valsa! Appreciate you so very sincerely! Thank you for being here! Sending you light always
Rodgers Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Dear Empress, such a visceral, high-voltage piece, it feels like you’ve captured lightning in a bottle and pinned it to the page. You have this incredible ability to make the abstract feel physical. I love a masterclass in emotional vulnerability combined with a really bold, commanding voice. You aren't just writing about love, you are interrogating it, dissecting it, and ultimately, reclaiming it. Award Winning FAV. I’m curious, when you’re channeling a voice as intense and dominant as this, do you find that it changes the way you approach your own personal creative process, or does the "Ink Empress" persona arrive fully formed on the page? Blessings Daniel
Empress Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:09 AM
I am pretty intense and dominant in relationships dear Daniel. ;) too intense for the weak! They cant wander when in love with me ~ i channel different sides of me, when writing, or my empathy. But this one surely is from within. Its always good to see you in comments! Been a while! Your comment made me smile! Lol sending you light always
Dietrich Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Unknot the sky. You always have so many awesome original phrases. That one really stood out for me as well as so many others. I just know you got yourself another trophy. If only I could write this way!!! (But I appreciate the inspiration of your contests that have brought out unique images in some of my free verse)
Empress Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Yes its destiny, the trophy from Robert lolol hah! Which is why I always try my best for his contests. Thank you sweet andrea. For saying all that! Sending you light always
Sharma  Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Gosh wow! I think this is the most powerful, confrontational and thought-provoking poem I've read in a long while! Those possessing feral ferocity...ah what can I even say, when their lethal lens has been hacked and only sees the dark, what can even the light possibly do. You've so rightly ended it with "I am born to dominantly bestow" LOVE THAT! You do you. This is the best one and saving it for whenever I need this savage energy! I do listen to the evocative voice of your unwavering verses hun.
Empress Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Linnersz, ;) I love how you joined the comment thread, well well well, if ignorance had a synonym it would be "their" middle name. If jealousy had a form, it would be their pitiful pathetic persona! Did you notice " they" ;) time for hibiscus hibernation ~ away from negativity... yawn appreciate your support always sincerely linnersz ~ we should never criticize God's creation!
Lane Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Pardon my comments between you two, but we all know jealousy is the monster that causes taunts aimed at many of us. That kind of ignorance is not worthy of a blink of the eye. Pity for them we cannot feel.
Empress Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Awwm thank you so much hun. You always are so very kind and generous with your reviews on my poems. Well I have been always writing in dialects the ones who drool but in envy can never fathom! Cus some metaphors come from places that they can never visit. Even in their nightmares! Not being proud of my crazy metaphors ! But they can dream on ~ AI cant think of the kind of madness I weave! And I will forever remain original! Not to prove to anyone but for my own satisfaction! Virtual vultures can be vindictive and vicious but my verses are sharper than their tiny little insecure daggers! Thank you so much again for being here tonight! I am so grateful ~ sending you light always :D moonbeams and chocolicious constellations ;)
Sharma  Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
And your dialect has always been the most original one I've ever heard! In poetry and everything! Footprints of faithful fervency do leave their marks upon my moon heart ~ let the moon reveal and heal... Sending you so much love and light alwayssssss!!!
Bordner Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Continued...You have once more Ink Empress, demonstrated your unsurpassable Mastery of Poetry. You are a marvel of passion, and Angel of affection..."clawed to compassion...grace giver...vagabond psyche...footprints of faithful fervency...blind to this burn...purify this pained pulse...I am your inked inamorata." Such original word weaving, feeling, and ownership of a priceless love moral. A masterpiece!...J.A.B.
Empress Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Awwn thank you for mentioning “ original” dear Justin… you are right they are very original and personal. And I am so honored to receive also your kind empathetic response… you always feel the depth of my poems ~ your comments make my heart warm! Sending you light today and always!
Bordner Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:17 AM
A dominate loyalty lessened not by heart hurt, nor by love risk rising, devoted to a destiny demanding futurity now, She prowls to preserve the pure paramour, pouncing to protect a passion Her soul desrves...J.A.B.
Empress Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Do you always speak only in metaphors and poetry dear Justin? Impressive comment! thank you for reading and feeling … sending you light always
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:41 AM
"Black Cat Moan" is a wonderful write. Enjoyed from the first line to the last line. Great Picture Here.... Great Ending... "Good Luck" Have a lovely day writing away............
Lane Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 9:54 AM
You set the stage for me before I read your first line., wearing black leather. I see what you meant by 'feral ferocity." No need to search the heavens for a translation to that phrase and those claws! I think I almost heard the moaning. btw... what is it you ladies put in your tea? And if you're having tea parties, why haven't I been invited?
Empress Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Aww linnersz. It’s hibiscus tea. Trust me you wouldnt want to have it. It drives me a bit crazy! Haha ;) crazier… thank you for your visit and comment. Appreciate your presence. Sending you light always
Buhagiar Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Love can be a mystical transformation, where emotion becomes elemental power. The union of cosmic and human longing, stars echoing the pulse of desire. Could feel the emotions in this poem.
Empress Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Thank you so much dear Victors ~ appreciate your support. Will be reading you too soon ish… sending you light always
DiMino Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Very interesting write, perspective. Darkness can sooth Light's sometimes seeming caustic presence. I love the night, writing at night, and my black cat, Shadow, when he was yet a living sidekick. We spent many a night hunting together -- I words, him mice. The same to each of us. Color, light dark only representations -- we, ourselves, are the hidden templates of all.
Empress Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 11:54 AM
“ we are hidden templates of all” that is beautiful! Thank you dear joe for your visit and also for sharing your fond and heartwarming memories with your shadow! Aww! Cats are precious! I am always grateful for your sincere support. Sending you light today and always ~
G  Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Ooooh ooh oh! trip-uh-licious alchemy! Yes yes yes but then "Are you satisfied being vehemently investigated by an emotionally intense telescope?" I don't know, maybe I'm scared lol! What a thrill ride this one is! Excellent!
Empress Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Erhm m sure it gives more than a dopamine boost! I need to go back and read my craziness those days! Lolol it must be somewhere ;D
G  Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Haha aww I want to come around for tea time now! :D
Onpaper Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Listen don’t blame the tea!!!! XDXD!!! It is completely innocent!!!! Hahahahhahaha it is a joy to sip that tea!!!!!! If u were here I’ll force feed u the tea tooo mamiii!!!
G  Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Too funny! I remember so well! I can't even quote anything for fear of falling on the floor laughing myself haha
Empress Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Omg Im literally on the floor laughing! Hahaha i miss Tea days! We need that dopamine boost! I think I must! Ughhh lol (gosh i cant stop laughing, good old days, or nights! Hahahah
G  Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Don't combine a hot day with any tea offered by Lioness! I witnessed first hand the repercussions of that lol
Empress Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
When will soup allow emojis? Hahaha lolol !! Im scared of myself too! :/ Omg so good to have you here in comments! Miss reading you dear LG! Always an honor to receive your feedback :O i think the heat here got to me..: hahah
Onpaper Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
I am your inked inamorata, enamored and heaven-drunk, sipping courtly creed from the chrysalis chalice of what love could unleash… yeassss yes let the kundhalini unleash !!!! like a dangerous desperado sailing me to an ocean of devotion… aaah yes I am on this voyage with I tooo papi!!! Worry not!!!! For you shall never be aloooone ! O primal paramour, purify this pained pulse, heal the hurting nocturnal Helios… ooo the sexaaay alliterationssss… So let the ghost awake, let the forgotten rise again. Forgotten wat!??? U r never forgotten aeeew!!! Never be mistaken of this !!!!! Are you satisfied being vehemently investigated by an emotionally intense telescope, holding you viciously to the lethal lens of feral ferocity? HAVE AT IT PAPI!!! Here I lay with ribs wide open !!! Here comes the grace-giver.… Let ur freak flag flyyyyyyy!! I am ready aeee!!! Gorgeous piece !!!
Empress Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Hahah frk flag f :O hahah you are too much papi! Lololol
Gibbons Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Wow another awesome write genius ink ;) love it " of your trip- uh- licious alchemy " " the ice- flame blues of a draconian dreamer" ahhh im a real dreamer with ice- blue eyes lol u always bring out my dreamy mood ha ha :) " sailing me to an ocean of devotion " oh yeah u do that to your readers for sure talanted Ink dats you. I better stop b4 run out letters ha ha im inspired:) hugs ~ keep writing inspiring one my friend <3
Empress Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Awwn I want to see your beautiful eyes! How lucky sweet Scotti! Its inspired by the lyrics of Glenn Hughes song " black cat moan" I didnt want to exactly quote stargaze ~ so described it in a blueish flame ish way that defines it. I am so touched by your response! I love when a reader feels me. I enjoyed writing for this song. Thank you so much again my poetic friend! Sending you light always
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