Dahlia's Dreamscape


When Neptune's 
nostalgic sighs, 
weave ruffled rosaries 
of brocade ink, 
bleeding from 
blackberry wrinkles 
in torrential time, 
I wonder if 
herculean eyes
of my earthen heart, 
are afraid of being 
abandoned by the
electric rhapsody 
of life's alienated 
aroma. 

Swinging on the
translucent
parabola of a
frozen rainbow, 
my fate is 
skewed as a 
cantaloupe 
silhouette, of 
helix-shaped 
maple pamphlets, 
where, bluebirds 
feast on decaying 
seeds of love
and sing
hemlock-croons
in those magnolia 
gardens. 

But, 
what if stars 
were edible and 
I devoured their 
ivory scintilla, 
submerging 
cosmic potions
in my arteries, 
iridescent with
clusters of 
quasar's quivering 
rays and pulsar's
pistachio glitter? 

So now, 
I collect 
volcanic ash 
from rust-orange 
ruins of dahlia's 
dreamscape
and embalm 
them with 
paradise-pink hues 
of distilled empathy, 
for my swan-white 
halo of faithful 
silence, is still 
glowing with
sombre yet 
glossy shine 
of the linen sun 
and I inhale 
the fragrance of 
my marshmallow moon.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ashley Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Dear Hiya, soulful poetess, your rich and textured artistry weaves dreams upon the poetic page and upon my imagination. "bluebirds/feast on decaying/ seeds of love/and sing/hemlock-croons" -wow! the metaphors are creative and saturated with emotion! Every verse a gem in this exquisite piece. Love the sparkles of alliteration too, especially "marshmallow moon". Congratulations for your wonderful win in Silent One's contest. Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan
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January 3, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Did this not place in one of my contests? Its an excellent poem and I am surprised I have not commented on it.. apologies on my behalf dear Hiya.. This wasn't really a contest, but an opportunity to showcase an Na poem..
George Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 5:14 AM
Unmatched and inimitable.... ! This is all I have to say about your poetic style. Now only I understand how limited is my vocabulary ! Each time I read your poem, I have to keep the lexicon open beside me. Let me just cut short with a 'Wow'!
Xiang Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 11:34 AM
Breathtaking lexicon and imagery. Your words expand my vocabulary, but I could hardly wield heaviness to gossamer. I never knew pulsars tasted like pistachios till you named them. You make the dolent universe irenic. Bravo.
Kauffman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Hiya, what a magnificent rainbow of emotions eloquently painted in your lyrical lines. What amazing image do I pick to highlight?! "What if stars were edible?" That line alone leads to a journey into magic! All the best. Thank you for sharing your poetic gift. Blessings!
Lindley Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 8:43 AM
My friend, this gem has far too many great verses for me to list them all. To me this is deeply beautiful poetic writing. A truly superb poem. A sheer pleasure to read this fine morning. A very fine , too. God bless you. fav
Poet Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Hiya, your poem is a masterpiece that effortlessly transports the reader to both heavenly and earthly realms, delving into the depths of human emotions. Your skillful use of a wide range of metaphors adds a captivating and enchanting touch to your work. Your poetry stands head and shoulders above the rest, showcasing exceptional talent and brilliance. Hiya, your words weave a magical tapestry, painting vivid dreamscapes in the minds of your readers. Best of luck in the contest - may success be yours!
Rose  Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Your poetry is high above most, and it is of high callibre, what an enrichment to our site you are, blessings xo
Alex Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 9:14 AM
Very rich vocabulary and poetical spinning.
Pandit Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Magical weaving of words, Hiya. Keep painting dreamscapes!
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