Ink Empress Poet Free verse

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Written for the contest Mixed Poetry sponsored by Sara Kendrick. 

Colors of Ink- Mixed

3- “Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do. “ - Rumi

When the moon unfurls her magical wings,
  and stars come out; sparkling silver
I listen to soothing songs within my nocturnal heart,
    for unspoken thoughts, I let them rule.

I’m a believer, splashing colors of faith,
      a poet, weaver of love and hope~
mental health advocate with an untamable quill,
   painting hurting spheres with empathetic ink,
   to cover their pain with honey warm verses.

I savor flavors of tender delicacies,
the world may frown upon this spiritual indulgence,
while ignorant to smudged skin of wounded silhouettes.
I let my voice be the tranquilizer for imperfect perfection,
 although truth has no place in a society that lacks perception.

I’ll allow these phrases to speak to the blind,
       preach kindness till we attain nirvana,
I have a poem in my soul, that shall only reach pages~
fluent in compassion, pain and trauma.

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Smita Kulkarni March 13, 2024 at 10:44 AM Dear Ink, such an empathetic poetry!! I admire your work for others and also the emotions that you put into these lines. The start of the poem is as magical as the wings of the moon that you have described. Enjoyed the read. God bless! -Smita Ink Empress March 13, 2024 at 10:53 AM Thank you so very much dear smita, grateful for your kind and generous support truly, i appreciate your visits and thoughtful comments wholeheartedly, sending you light always

Sara Kendrick March 13, 2024 at 3:15 AM I enjoyed reading this one. Congratulations on your placing in my contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K Ink Empress March 13, 2024 at 10:54 AM Awn thank you dear sara, im grateful truly for your support

Valsa George March 11, 2024 at 10:32 PM Dear Empress, the beauty of what you really love is what you do. There is absolutely no doubt about it. Poetry is not a half-hearted endeavor as with many, but it is a soul-consuming mission for you. You apply your heart and soul to what you do. That's why your poems remain as marvels of artistic expression. "I’m a believer, splashing colors of faith, a poet, weaver of love and hope~ mental health advocate with an untamable quill, painting hurting spheres with empathetic ink, to cover their pain with honey warm verses." Sweet Empress, your verses drip as honey into our souls. Excellent! Ink Empress March 13, 2024 at 10:55 AM Awn so sweet dear valsa yes you felt my emotions as always and i cant thank you enough for how kind you are and for making me feel heard and seen , you truly are a poetic gem. Im grateful for you

Duke Beaufort March 11, 2024 at 7:19 PM IE, you are doing therapy with a poem like this. It's a wonderful way to look at poetry--as being helpful to people. Reading yours actually makes me feel happier. So it's an Rx. Not such an easy thing to do--you must have a wonderful spirit. Ink Empress March 13, 2024 at 10:56 AM Thank you so much dear duke for your thoughtful comments, tou are so kind and generous and your comments always are so mindful and relevant, im grateful for your support always truly

Paige Hind March 11, 2024 at 4:42 PM So beautiful, wow, Ink, I just love the last stanza. Good to be reading you again. Missed it. Ink Empress March 13, 2024 at 10:56 AM Awwn paige i missed your comments too thank you so much

Jude Herrick March 11, 2024 at 12:21 PM Untamable quill and empathic ink, very wisdomly artistic my dear, Ink Empress. ..."spiritual indulgence, while ignorant to smudged skin of wounded silhouettes. I let my voice be the tranquilizer for imperfect perfection, although truth has no place in a society that lacks perception. "I’ll allow these phrases to speak to the blind, preach kindness till we attain nirvana, I have a poem in my soul, that shall only reach pages~ fluent in compassion, pain and trauma." (Braille of the heart Ink Empress March 13, 2024 at 10:57 AM What a most beautiful comment this is, im truly grateful always for your generous and kind support. Thank you so very much for leaving such a profound comment

Frederic Parker March 11, 2024 at 7:15 AM you have empathy, dear poet, a beautiful thing to have Ink Empress March 13, 2024 at 10:57 AM Sometimes it is challengin too dear frederick, thank you so much for visiting im so very grateful for your support truly

Daisy Meadows March 11, 2024 at 4:16 AM Amazing! Beautifully written. I enjoyed reading your poem. Ink Empress March 11, 2024 at 4:30 AM Awwn thank you so much

Paul Bell March 11, 2024 at 3:01 AM Always think, if there's pain and trauma, the reader can relate. The imperfection of perfection we can all relate to. It usually comes out in some poetic form and even in print it never sits quite right. You're on a winner. Ink Empress March 11, 2024 at 4:30 AM Ahh thank you dear paul: what a deep and profound comment that truly is so powerful and true: im grateful for your kind and generous support always

Joseph P. DiMino March 10, 2024 at 5:20 PM I don't think one can successfully separate a poem from the writer's spirit. Unlike other forms of writer, what the poet writes is a biography of his or her journey's. Poetry is never entirely fiction.... You have a deeply respectful and loving nature. Ink Empress March 11, 2024 at 3:43 AM I am a firm believer of that too, that poetry is never entirely fiction, those that highlight that poems are based on fiction maybe try to hide the fact that theres some truth, because poetry is a mere reflection of ones inner soul. Thats what i think too; thank you so much for your kind and generous feedback im grateful for your very uplifting comment

Hilda Greenhough March 10, 2024 at 4:52 PM Your poem is strong like the faith it speaks of. This beautiful flow of words has much meaning. Ink Empress March 11, 2024 at 3:41 AM Awn thank you dear hilda so grateful for your kind support always

Vijay Pandit March 10, 2024 at 3:39 PM Your advocacy for mental health is a laudable cause, my friend. This poem speaks from the heart describing beauty of what you love and do--as Rumi says. This speaks of you eloquently, my friend: I’m a believer, splashing colors of faith, a poet, weaver of love and hope... Ink Empress March 11, 2024 at 3:31 AM Thank you so much dear vijay. Im grateful for your acknowledgment and kind feedback, truly. Yes, that was my idea to go for expressing what i love despite maybe the world not appreciating it as much, you really understood my idea. So grateful dear vijay.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 10, 2024 at 1:45 PM - A wonderful poem with soul and heart, Ink :) - "cover their pain with honey warm verses" as a nurse I would highly recommend this "medicine" - Best wishes in the contest ... winner the poem is posted :) - hugs Ink Empress March 10, 2024 at 1:58 PM That is so cute haha. You are so sweet, thank you dear anne lise for the smiles

Silent One March 10, 2024 at 12:09 PM As a Rumi fan, I always like poem inspired by his quotes and I like your take on expressing what you love to do.. Your poem portrays your character which celebrates the power of compassion, resilience, and authenticity in navigating the complexities of human existence. It reminds us of the transformative potential of poetry to transcend barriers, bridge divides, and illuminate the path towards healing and enlightenment. Ink Empress March 10, 2024 at 1:24 PM True, you talk in his quotes, i didnt know rumi before i met you, .. wasnt a fan but now im aware, thanks to you. And i appreciate your feedback too, sending you light always

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2024 at 11:14 AM Wow such a colorful way to describe how you love what you do. Are you a mental health professional? Such a cool career for helping others Ink Empress March 10, 2024 at 11:33 AM Ah thank you dear andrea; was hard not using flowery words, which i tend to use often. But wanted to support sara kendrick she is a very sweet soul. And about mental health, i am an IO psychologist but a mental health advocate. I do help many with mental health issues, and it is all because i love doing it altho i dont get paid for that, sending you light alwaysss and i appreciate your support truly

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2024 at 11:12 AM Thanks so much for taking my favorite posts from yesterday. Now let me take a look at this.

Nancy Kaufman March 10, 2024 at 8:15 AM Dearest Ink, You always bear your soul so openly and fluently in your work. I loved this write and especially the empathy you share for those that struggle with their mental health. I will now fav this lovely poem and best wishes to you in your contest and always. Ink Empress March 10, 2024 at 11:34 AM Dear nancy you are so thoughtful and so kind and i appreciate the fact that you do appreciate my work. Thank you so much for the fave and also for your well wishes. I can feel the sincerity of your comments always. Sending you light always

Sotto Poet March 10, 2024 at 8:11 AM Dear Ink, this is an outstanding work that dives into your own views, your commitment to raising mental health awareness, and your position as an empathic advocate in a world that frequently dismisses the pain of others. The poetry is full of complex language, vivid imagery, and moving phrases. Use poetic tropes such as metaphor, alliteration, and personification to effectively explain your perspective. Ink Empress March 10, 2024 at 11:43 AM Thank you so much, i tried being less complex dr sotto, i appreciate your detailed and encouraging feedback. So uplifting: grateful for your support

The Aura Rhymes March 10, 2024 at 7:54 AM Wow another masterpiece … Ink Empress March 10, 2024 at 11:50 AM Too sweet dahlin