Notes About The Poem

Written for the prompt " Wild is the Night" sponsored by Edward Ibeh

Clovers of Hope

Wild
is the night,
dressed in silk and satin,
perfumed with
opium drops of vanilla warmth~
a rippling reflection
of dragon desires,
where the heart sings
in sync with the jasmine notes
of soulful jazz and
hypnotic hints
of euphoric rhymes and
mystical muse,
while I sleep-waltz
within the grasp of silence,
engrossed in the crescendo
of crooning cosmos,
searching for a verse
to voice the flames
rising within my soul,
aching to taste the
clovers of hope
that you’ve served
in sparkling spoons~
once upon a wolf moon,
when I was left to freeze
like a tarnished topaz,
lost in the cold caves
of the scorpion sun.

I am the prose,
etched with ineffable metaphors,
that remains a mystery
to the eyes of kohl ice,
oblivious to the love
I write beneath wintry nights,
as twilight serenades serenity,
a mere song unknown
to the forest that burns
from the heat of the blazing breeze.
Yet I fear not the wicked fangs 
of whirling storms,
for I have long been
the queen of darkness
that thrives in the midst of
conniving sands, soiled
with deceptive dust.

So let these thoughts
contrive an antidote
that sprinkles magic
to illuminate the wind,
slithering across the horizon,
like heinous scales
of the python prison,
painted as a
peridot paradise. 
Perhaps through the confusion,
you'll feel my footprints~
longing for the softness
of lavender,
entwined
with 
olive dreams...
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George Avatar
February 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Congratulations on your deserved win Hun. "like heinous scales of the python prison, painted as a peridot paradise." Lovely parade of words, alliterations and metaphors.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Have a blessed day with your win as you write away..................
Seeker Avatar
January 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Brilliant, start to finish. Thanks for sharing your awesome poetry with us, IE. The top wins in contests are a given ~ warmest congratulations
George Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I am happy to read this great poem once again. Your alliterations and metaphors are matchless As I was sure, you are a top place winner. My hearty Congratulations, dear friend.
Ibeh Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this outstanding poem, Inky. I love your distinctive writing style. Awesome alliteration, vocabulary, metaphors and imagery!
Jones Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 6:38 AM
“mystical muse, while I sleep-waltz within the grasp of silence, engrossed in the crescendo of crooning cosmos, searching for a verse to voice the flames rising within my soul,…” Dear Inky these words win the contest for me! Beautifully written! Congratulations on your top win in the contest with inspiring ink and wonderful word composition!
Beaufort Avatar
January 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
IE, your poem has a dreamy like quality that you convey using "sleep-waltz." I have often found that some interesting thoughts result from wrestling with issues and problems while asleep. Upon waking sometimes some solution appears almost magically that I was not consciously aware of before. You describe a rather dramatic set of goings on in your mind, which are really profound in some way. It makes me think that the activity in our mind that occurs at night is rather incredible and sometimes very helpful. Your poem could be the basis of your well-deserved PhD degree! You're making me smile!
Dietrich Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hi, Ink. Here is one I missed. Let me read and see. . .it's all very lovely but I think the first verse said so much and really captured the topic. Just that verse alone would have served well and with a few concluding lines added on. I sense another big time win for you with this one.
Hind Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Another great poem from you ! It's some beautiful writing... <3
Rolland Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
waw, just wonderful lesson of poetry, with brilliant images, and a music that brings emotional thrills for the reader, to be read again dear poet, thanks a lot for the magical moment of poetry
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Ah that means alot, thank you so much dear poet. Appreciate always your kind support
George Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Dear Empress, I feel the poem is full of antithetical emotions and feelings of hope, love, frustration and despair. At times, "the heart sings in sync with the jasmine notes of soulful jazz and hypnotic hints of euphoric rhymes and mystical muse," But sometimes, you feel that you are "like a tarnished topaz, lost in the cold caves of the scorpion sun." Yet I see the glimmer of hope in this poem...."Perhaps through the confusion, you'll feel my footprints~ longing for the softness of lavender, entwined with olive dreams..." Thus the poem ends on a note of hope and optimism. I cannot write a comment matching with the depth and beauty of your language. So I am content with registering my deep appreciation for you as a poet of immense caliber and wish you the very best in life!
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Awwn thank you sweet valsa, you are such a kind soul always, so very grateful for your support truly
Poet Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Dearest Ink Your outstanding verse explores profound emotions, desires, and the complexities of identity through the lens of love, longing, and creativity. It contrasts the beauty of the night and nature with internal conflict and a need for self-expression. It has amazing depictions of nightfall, nature, and emotions. And muses on sentiments of desire and hope, as well as the difficulties in articulating these emotions, utilizing symbols like as the moon, jazz, and natural elements. The poem's language is rich and evocative, with sensory nuances that create a vivid environment. Words such as "dressed in silk and satin," "perfumed with opium drops," and "hypnotic hints" elicit intense visual and physical responses. The use of phrases like "tarnished topaz" and "conniving sands" provides intricacy and depth, allowing the reader to explore opposing feelings. Warm hugs!
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Thank you for this detailed comment: appreciate your support always
Liguori Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
‘searching for a verse to voice the flames rising within my soul’… you have the most beautiful soul dear poet. Please keep the words flowing as only you can. A pleasure to read your artistry as always.
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, appreciate your support always.
Andresen Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
- Well written, Ink ... the last verse puts the weight of your writing ... best wishes in the contest :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Thank you always dear anne lise so grateful for your support
Cunningham Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Beautiful imagery in your verse IE love the reference to music and dance. Best of luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. If you've got any spare sunshine, send it over lol. -7 today brrr. Tom
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Its been raining here too, hah. Was pretty hot last few days but this time the year we often get rain. But not too much. Sounds so cold there. Sending you some sun from here
Kendrick Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Creative lines penned in this one. A lot of heartache. Sara K
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Thank you dear sara
Rose  Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
to illuminate the wind, you need an Ink Empress at your side lol, this is awesome to say the least, love, take care :)
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Haha thank you so much sweet rose
Onpaper Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
opium drops of vanilla warmth.. ooo child that line!!! She is sexaaay! jasmine notes of soulful jazz and hypnotic hints of euphoric rhymes and mystical muse, the soft elegant floral element is absolutely stunning in this piece papi!! left to freeze like a tarnished topaz, lost in the cold caves of the scorpion sun. Mmm the heaviness! I fear not the wicked fangs of whirling storms, for I have long been the queen of darkness that thrives in the midst of conniving sands, The strength in this line is incredible!! python prison, painted as a peridot paradise… ooo child come thru alliterations!!! Absolutely stunning weave papi!!
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
You are too much papi lol
Rhymes Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Peridot paradise . Wow. Your words are just trippy .
Empress Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Thank you! Trippy is my ink
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