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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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Date: 4/9/2025 1:16:00 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.
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Date: 4/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
Way to go with this winning work. Congratulations. Sara K
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Date: 4/6/2025 1:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
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Date: 4/5/2025 10:26:00 AM
I love dragonflies and it’s so nice to see them in your poem! So fascinating!
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Date: 4/5/2025 6:50:00 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
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:46:00 PM
Thank you so much for the positive energy and your detailed comment. Sending you light
Date: 4/5/2025 5:46:00 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
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:45:00 PM
Thank you so much, thats so kind of you to say! Always appreciate your sincere visits
Date: 4/5/2025 3:14:00 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
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:33:00 PM
Awwn always an honor to see you here sweet maria kind soul! Thank you so much truly for the fave and poetic response
Date: 4/5/2025 3:07:00 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
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:32:00 PM
Thank you so very much dear david, i always appreciate receiving your detailed thoughts and sincere comments. Grateful truly
Date: 4/4/2025 10:24:00 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.
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:26:00 PM
Awn thank you so much.. always sweet andrea! Appreciate your presence truly
Date: 4/4/2025 6:43:00 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!
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:14:00 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
Date: 4/4/2025 6:15:00 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.
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:13:00 PM
Thank you so very much dear joe, always appreciate your kindness and support here. Sending you light
Date: 4/4/2025 2:38:00 PM
I enjoyed this elegantly written poem very much, Ink! Love the images! :)
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:04:00 PM
Ah thank you dear evelyn. Grateful for your response
Date: 4/4/2025 2:37:00 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
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:03:00 PM
Thank you so much dear Jan, for your kind and empathetic response. Always appreciate your support truly
Date: 4/4/2025 12:23:00 PM
You captured the emotions of sadness in your verse IE. Beautifully written. Have a lovely weekend. Tom
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:00:00 PM
Thank you so much tom for your kind and heartfelt response. Always grateful
Date: 4/4/2025 12:07:00 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!!!
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Date: 4/4/2025 12:10:00 PM
Hahahha gosh u are too much papi hahah
Date: 4/4/2025 12:01:00 PM
- Deep thoughts, opinions, feelings – and not least your will ... beautiful poem, Ink :) - hugs
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Date: 4/4/2025 12:39:00 PM
Awn thank you dear anne lise always
Date: 4/4/2025 11:50:00 AM
If comedy is born from pain then the best poetry is birthed from melancholy blues. Not sure what you're going thru now but your writing is at its peak. Wishing you happiness. Btw, that last line made me think of Michelle on insta
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Date: 4/4/2025 12:38:00 PM
Yes they will see, your comments, iv sent them my poem link. Subha is another loyal and kind friend of mine. And social media can be overwhelming so maybe its good to take a break. As long as you are content. Thank you again for your kind support always
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Date: 4/4/2025 12:21:00 PM
Yeah I tanked my insta and Facebook accts. Wasn't using much and barely following anyone. Tell Michelle and Subhadra (I call her Susie) wishing both happiness and peace
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Date: 4/4/2025 12:08:00 PM
I believe so too comedy is born from pain, thank you so much for reading this and for your heartfelt response. As for michelle, she is one of my most loyal confidantes, we have similar thoughts and views on many things in life , so it might reflect and show in our poetic thoughts too. Ill let her know you thought so. Appreciate always
Date: 4/4/2025 11:31:00 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
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/4/2025 10:25:00 PM
I too loved that part best that Caycay pointed out
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Date: 4/4/2025 12:06:00 PM
Awwn i hope its in a good way, thank you for feeling my words dear caycay! Your comments always make me smile
Date: 4/4/2025 11:20:00 AM
Hi Ink, that was beautiful adding it to my favourite's.
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Date: 4/4/2025 12:03:00 PM
Awwn thank you dear john, i appreciate the fave so sincerely
Date: 4/4/2025 10:47:00 AM
In silence I rise ! Yes ! I did !
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Date: 4/4/2025 12:02:00 PM
Im proud of you for doing so dahlin
Date: 4/4/2025 10:20:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your "confessions of clemency" write. Great Ending... Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............
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Date: 4/4/2025 10:31:00 AM
Awn thank you dear paula
Date: 4/4/2025 10:10:00 AM
the succulent scent of his petrichor skin…storms taste softer than sunrise…I love this IE! Hugs ~ Kim
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Tom Woody
Date: 4/4/2025 11:48:00 AM
Liked that one too kim
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Ink Empress
Date: 4/4/2025 10:26:00 AM
Thank you dear kim! I appreciate always your visits . Sending you light

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