Ink Empress Poet Free verse

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Written for the contest " power in the tongue" sponsored by Karen Jones, 19 lines. 

Cosmic Collage

My heart seeks the smoky quartz sage within you, in secret,
like a solitary star adrift in the whimsical wilderness.
For I remember your voice, that manifested mellifluous musicality,
nurturing vain verses to thrive like lavender-incensed lilies,
glowing with sun-stroked flames of empathetic iridescence,
emanating sealed serenity amidst the archaic darkness,
crawling above raspberry-red roses, waltzing in silence.

Tonight, I cradle crooning clouds, soaked in sleepless sapphires,
as the petrichor breeze serenades your unconditional love,
that quenched my crestfallen quill, releasing cashmere calligraphy.
But if poems could speak, you’d feel the wildflower warmth of words,
how, once upon a camellia crescent, I found my inner rhyme in your sea-foam sonnets,
unveiling a cosmic collage of a sojourner soul,
healing from timeless tokens carved by familiar strangers, celestially aligned, forevermore…

   I am the afterglow of a sanguine sunset~
airbrushed with patience by the power of your peridot pigments, 
as your tongue is the mindful maestro, and I, the   essence of your charismatic choir. …

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Paige Hind November 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM Wow, okay...you changed the title! It's perfect! <3

Kai Michael Neumann November 30, 2024 at 1:52 AM I love this poem, written like a sanguine sunset. Kind wishes, Kai

Silent One November 27, 2024 at 1:02 PM Hey buddy, another poem full of great adjectives and alliterations.. Your poem expresses a deep emotional and spiritual connection with someone you admire, maybe a little infatuated with, conveyed through the beauty of nature and the cosmos. It reflects on how love has transformed them, healed them, and illuminated their path. The poetic devices, especially the imagery of nature and the celestial help create a mood of reverence and wonder, elevating the relationship to something beyond the The tone is loving and reflective, and the intricate metaphors invite the reader to explore the subtleties of love, memory, and personal growth. To me it is like someone has helped the character in your poem to become a better person, maybe a better poet... This place missed you, stick around and keep writing..

John Read November 26, 2024 at 8:01 AM Hi Ink,you certainly showed the power of your tongue, a wonderful entry for the contest. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 8:47 AM Thank you so much dear John, you are so kind, appreciate your support truly

Hilda Greenhough November 26, 2024 at 3:16 AM Speech,very noble praised in metaphors and romance, gives tribute to poetry itself. Good luck with the contest. I enjoy your poem. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 8:54 AM Thank you so very much dear hilda, always a pleasure hearing from you

Valsa George November 25, 2024 at 9:26 PM What wonderful power lies in your quill. When you move it, words align in scintillating beauty and powerful metaphors. You escort us to a world created by the magic of words. Like the sun even after setting leaves an afterglow, your poems leave an inspiration even after they are read. "I am the afterglow of a sanguine sunset~ airbrushed with patience by the power of your peridot pigments, as your tongue is the mindful maestro, and I, the essence of your charismatic choir. …" Your poem sparks our imagination and we hear the chorus. Our minds are ignited with great passion for weaving words as you do. Dear Empress, Congratulations on your great win. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 9:16 AM Dear valsa so thankful for your kindness and your thoughtful response to my poem as well as the congratulations, i appreciate always your support. Sending you light always

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 25, 2024 at 7:39 PM I love your way with words, Ink! I was charmed and delighted by the poem's images such as, 'once upon a camelia crescent,' and 'Tonight, I cradle crooning clouds, soaked in sleepless sapphires.' Heartfelt congratulations on your win. Blessings and hugs. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 9:17 AM Awn thank you that is so sweet of you to say, i appreciate your kindness truly. As you are an artistic poet that i admire reading here . Sending you light always

Mystic Rose Rose November 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM I hear Angels singing in your choir Ink, and what a beautiful sound they make ! Your a winner ! Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 9:20 AM Awwn you are so sweet dear rose, thank you so very much truly

David Crandall November 25, 2024 at 7:06 PM wildflower warmth of words nice Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 11:35 AM Thank you so much

Christuraj Alex November 25, 2024 at 6:13 PM "like a solitary star adrift in the whimsical wilderness" - Grand simile. The entire poem is beautiful. Congratulations! Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 11:36 AM Thank you so much for your kindness and for your support im grateful

Karen Jones November 25, 2024 at 5:42 PM Your gifted pen magically takes me to a timeless space where colorful words and phrases thrive! I enjoyed reading and could feel your passion! Please never stop sharing with us for your unique style inspires and helps us grow! Congratulations on your placement in my contest Ink Empress! Karen Jones November 26, 2024 at 6:51 AM Happy Thanksgiving Inky! Ink Empress November 25, 2024 at 8:27 PM Dear karen thats very kind and sweet of you to say, i will try my best to be here and be inspired also from you and others here. I appreciate the placement. And im grateful that you found it worthy for a placement. Sending you and your family light today and always. Happy thanksgiving

Yann Rolland November 25, 2024 at 4:09 PM really magical poem, enjoyed the colors, and alliterations, the music, thanks poet Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 11:42 AM Thank you dear poet i appreciate your kindness

Robert James Liguori November 25, 2024 at 2:37 PM ‘ But if poems could speak, you’d feel the wildflower warmth of words,’… but Ink, your poems do speak and I believe your soothing words have healed many people. Keep dancing with your ink… the world is watching. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 11:46 AM This is such a kind and thoughtful comment dear robert, i always appreciate your kindness and support truly thank you so much

Andrea Dietrich November 25, 2024 at 1:54 PM I really loved "the wildfire warmth of your words" and other images too of course. The ending is so perfect for this beautiful poem. I leave you a long message at Soup now. My hotmail is not working for some reason. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 11:51 AM Ah thank you so much sweet andrea i should have used wildfire haha. Thank you for being real always

Duke Beaufort November 25, 2024 at 1:32 PM IE, kind of nice that it is the voice (a reflection of the true essence) of the person (or even aspect of nature) you feel fondness for since even nature can talk to us who can listen. This is complex enough that I read it several times, and I could imagine fondness for many different attributes of a person or of a universe. that provides unconditional love. Smiles, of course! Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 11:57 AM I always smile when i read “ smiles” thank you for spreading light dear duke: appreciate you reading this couple of times and for leaving your feedback on so many poems

Paige Hind November 25, 2024 at 1:07 PM I am glad to see you posting again! I was worried! A beautiful piece- the end as "choir" to this prompt was perfect. Good luck in the contest! Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 11:58 AM Awn i know i need to respond to soupmails, i appreciate you beautiful soul you are so kind and thoughtful to everyone. Grateful

Paul Bell November 25, 2024 at 11:42 AM Wow, you've picked a fine array of words and put them into verse. Don't be alarmed if you see some of the lines in my poem. Unveiling a cosmic collage of a sojourner soul. That's a great line. I'll give that contest a miss, you're the winner. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 11:58 AM Dear paul haha tht would be nice to see you use some lines, your comments are also uplifting appreciate always your visits

Joseph P. DiMino November 25, 2024 at 9:29 AM "emanating sealed serenity amidst the archaic darkness, crawling above raspberry-red roses, waltzing in silence." -- deeply beautiful! "if poems could speak, you’d feel the wildflower warmth of words" -- Love that! Very lovely poem. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 12:08 PM Dear joe always good to hear from you, thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback grateful

Sotto Poet November 25, 2024 at 6:46 AM Dearest Ink, this is an exceptional poetry that centers on an intimate inquiry into love, connection, and the life-changing impact of relationships. You express a strong need for the presence of a loved one, using vivid imagery and metaphor to portray the emotional and mental effect this person has on their life. It also touches on memories, nature, creativity, and the symbiotic link between you and your lover, emphasizing how love may inspire artistic endeavor and personal healing. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 12:21 PM Dear sotto thank you so much for taking time to read and leave your comments always grateful for your support

Victor Buhagiar November 25, 2024 at 5:28 AM Your imagery and alliteration are excellent and profound. This is a meditation on the power of words to a loved one. The tongue can be mightier than the sword. There is beauty, harmony, music and art in your poetic flight. Blessings. Hope you feel better. Ink Empress November 27, 2024 at 12:21 PM Ah thank you so very much dear victor, appreciate your kindness and support

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 25, 2024 at 5:26 AM Dearest Empress, First I wanted you to know that I missed your voice here on PS. And for your poem of brush stroked verses to me expresses a pallet of emotions. As I read through it I saw it was sprinkled with starlight and earthly beauty forming a song for the soul. I think I loved a number of your phrases and alliterations, like "smoky quartz sage, unveil hidden truths and ignite the spark of creativity within me." Your voice is a mellifluous melody and it nurtured my spirit. Empress I can honestly say that you are the maestro, as the charismatic choir sing FAV. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Sara Kendrick November 25, 2024 at 5:15 AM Descriptive phrases with highlighted scents. The tongue is as powerful as mule pulling a wagon or as a Clydesdales horse. Thanks for sharing. SK

Lioness Onpaper November 25, 2024 at 3:04 AM My heart seeks the smoky quartz sage within you, oooo that opening !!!glowing with sun-stroked flames of empathetic iridescence, Ooo the effortlessness papi damn…I cradle crooning clouds, soaked in sleepless sapphires,.. yaaaz papi!!! Come through alliterations!!! But if poems could speak, you’d feel the wildflower warmth of words,.. ooo that is saxaaaaaay!!! airbrushed with patience by the power of your peridot pigments, Mmmm the grace in that line .. absolutely mavelous… as your tongue is the mindful maestro, and I, the essence of your charismatic choir. …mmmm gorgeous!! Ink Empress November 25, 2024 at 3:08 AM Hahah you are too much papi! Thank u!

The Aura Rhymes November 25, 2024 at 2:19 AM Love the ending . It’s amazing ink . Always a great write

Tom Cunningham November 25, 2024 at 1:34 AM Beautiful imagery IE, the tongue is a powerful tool and you should tread carefully when using it. Best of luck in the contest. Tom