confessions of clemency

as the rosemary rain
soaks
  pensive petals,
leaving an aroma
of lovers’ betrayal
the succulent scent
  of
   his
    petrichor skin
caresses the midnight
crevices of this 
  meticulous mind,
urging my soul to purge
  tears and ink
   long mimicked
by April’s sunlit rays
  synchronizing
   a symphony of robins
a rhapsody 
          of wild blooms
a chorus of dragonflies 
  a sprinkle 
      of swirling sakura 
painting a panorama 
        of spring meadows
dancing to 
         the diamond glows
    of stellar streaks...

and without the moon 
I am an echo
       of rhymeless clichés,
   an abandoned  prose
breathing amidst
         porcelain pages 
of mourning metaphors
     aching to savor 
        confessions
                     of clemency.... 

for heart   feels   numb
to the
      b u r n 
             of being forgotten 
as storms taste
             softer than sunrise~
  and in 
            s i l e n c e, 
                            I rise....
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Beaufort Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
IE, the sensation of being hurt comes through very strongly and it's sad to feel it. We get attached to things in our life (including people) and it imprints on our brain. We can never remove those memories and how things end. To the extent you can adjust your thinking about these events, it helps. The latest vision I am using is wrapping anything unpleasant around a cigarette and crushing it....and I never smoked!! It's not easy dealing with and mourning any loss, but it sure teaches us a lot.
Kendrick Avatar
April 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Way to go with this winning work. Congratulations. Sara K
mysore Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
Liguori Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I love dragonflies and it’s so nice to see them in your poem! So fascinating!
Poet Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
This is profound, akin to a struggle for the essence of one's being, dearest Ink. I appreciate the optimistic energy and cheerful disposition of this! Your command of diction is deep and elegant. You have expressed it flawlessly! Your poetry examines themes of love, grief, and the quest for identity during emotional upheaval. It contrasts the splendor of nature with the anguish of betrayal and oblivion, finally expressing a spirit of resilience and renewal. It was a great delight to read this today. Conveying positive energy to you
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Thank you so much for the positive energy and your detailed comment. Sending you light
Gentile Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Such beautiful words to portray such bitter betrayal. Your ability to convey the complexities of human emotion in such a way is truly impressive, I'm envious Ink Empress!! I loved it, Happy Saturday xxoo
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Thank you so much, thats so kind of you to say! Always appreciate your sincere visits
Williams Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Dearest Inky,your poem is stunning! So rich with emotion and imagery—like a dance between heartbreak and rebirth. The way nature mirrors the inner world is just beautiful, and that ending... quietly powerful. Loved every line!. A fave..Hugs
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Awwn always an honor to see you here sweet maria kind soul! Thank you so much truly for the fave and poetic response
Kavanagh  Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Hey Ink! You have come up with some brilliant alternative flora and fauna collective nouns, creative thinking at its best, (confessions of clemency) I may have had a few, too few to individually mention, :) another inimitable piece of fine poetry from you, cheers David
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Thank you so very much dear david, i always appreciate receiving your detailed thoughts and sincere comments. Grateful truly
Dietrich Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The way you space your words and phrases is so cool. It really contributed to the fullness of your meaning. As always I loved the alliteration and imagery.
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Awn thank you so much.. always sweet andrea! Appreciate your presence truly
Suri Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The words you use really itch my brain!! In the first stanza, I felt as if I could smell the nostalgic scents and feel the light rain :) great formatting and great imagery!
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Haha reading that always makes me laugh, “ itch my brain” awwn! Thank you for your kind comment! And im glad you could almost smell the aroma.. as thats what caused me to write this. Sending you light
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April 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"and without the moon I am an echo of rhymeless clichés, an abandoned prose breathing amidst" -- no regrets, what was, was is, circles within and without circles. Somehow, in a roundabout way, we grew love with deeper refinement. Always enjoyable to read your wonderful poetry.
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Thank you so very much dear joe, always appreciate your kindness and support here. Sending you light
Buehler Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I enjoyed this elegantly written poem very much, Ink! Love the images! :)
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Ah thank you dear evelyn. Grateful for your response
Allison Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
such an emotional piece IE you have such a distinctive style. i especially love "and without the moon I am an echo of rhymeless clichés, an abandoned prose breathing amidst porcelain pages of mourning metaphors aching to savor confessions of clemency."...hugs jan xx
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Thank you so much dear Jan, for your kind and empathetic response. Always appreciate your support truly
Cunningham Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
You captured the emotions of sadness in your verse IE. Beautifully written. Have a lovely weekend. Tom
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thank you so much tom for your kind and heartfelt response. Always grateful
Onpaper Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
rosemary rain soaks pensive petals,.. ooo we starting with some sexaaay alliterations …. urging my soul to purge tears and ink ooo that imgary is absolutely gorgeous! chorus of dragonflies .. sprinkle of swirling sakura painting a panorama of spring meadows dancing to the diamond glows of stellar streaks... wow !! These are breathtaking work of art!!! Absolutely lost in the beauty of it papi!! Omg n that ending !! for heart feels numb to the burn of being forgotten as storms taste softer than sunrise and in silence I rise.... painting perfection!!!
Empress Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Hahahha gosh u are too much papi hahah
Andresen Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
- Deep thoughts, opinions, feelings – and not least your will ... beautiful poem, Ink :) - hugs
Empress Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Awn thank you dear anne lise always
Godwin Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
2nd to last stanza .... 'and without the moon .... thru ... confessions of clemency', that verse delivered me to me, been there, marinated in that feel. And, 'numb to the burn of being forgotten' was also a personal hard-hitter. I'm really a bit poetically shook and having trouble finding coherent words. Surely that means you wrote an excellent poem ... CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I too loved that part best that Caycay pointed out
Empress Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Awwn i hope its in a good way, thank you for feeling my words dear caycay! Your comments always make me smile
Read Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Hi Ink, that was beautiful adding it to my favourite's.
Empress Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Awwn thank you dear john, i appreciate the fave so sincerely
Rhymes Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
In silence I rise ! Yes ! I did !
Empress Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Im proud of you for doing so dahlin
Goldsmith Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I enjoyed reading your "confessions of clemency" write. Great Ending... Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............
Empress Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Awn thank you dear paula
Rodrigues Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
the succulent scent of his petrichor skin…storms taste softer than sunrise…I love this IE! Hugs ~ Kim
Empress Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Thank you dear kim! I appreciate always your visits . Sending you light
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