Disorientation

Somethings are best 
said through blank
scriptures in sheer 
silence, but pulling the 
violin strings of
a poet strumming
to personify pain, 
with tempests of 
torment rushing 
through thin veins,
would only widen
twisted tunnels for
ink to bleed in 
vermilion lines of 
broken thunder. 
For these lungs have
long thickened
from scraps of 
pretend promises,
to dress them 
with mountains
of flawed flowers,
oblivious to the colors
that suffocate,
black hearted devils
hovering above 
treetops of tainted roots. 

And when the 
angel of death
descends to steal
the steel within my
mind,
I question the vampire
grey hearts that kneel,
to raven midnights
beating tunes
of truth across
glacial valleys
of mourners. 
Why is living a 
gruesome terror?
Where artless spirits 
sleepwalk along
olive lawns,
as grass snakes
sing deceptive
schemes-
with the reaper 
that strolls through
a funeral of fairies,
collecting weathered
wings
and bleached skeletons 
buried six feet under the 
graphite soils of salvation, 
confined within garden
graves of deception,
designed In unearthly
roses dipped in poison.


If only the sun would rise
and see, 
how I am no longer
plagued by the vision
of you destroying peace
within your kingdom
of hypocrisy. 
I am not your puppet
pirouetting through
hellfires ignited
by the thorny knuckle
of a megalomaniac—
chanting manipulative
mantras of a destiny,
devised from disorientation.


I will always sing my own stars
amidst suppressed scars,
until the moon trembles
and falls
into the heavy depths 
of grieving seas 
streaming in salty sapphires.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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October 16, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest. You are an amazing poet dear
Anaya Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Congratulations on your win, Ink Empress! Again, virtual is just that, you're more human, warm & will find kindness. Best I've read xoxo
Ibeh Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Inky, wow, this is just a stunning piece! Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!
Empress Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 10:32 AM
It truly is an honor to have poets like you that truly understands my poems. Thank you so much for placing me and always for your support
Hind Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 3:01 PM
What a wordful. There's so much depth and honesty in this.
Sharma  Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 7:23 AM
Sigh, what a heart wrenching and evocative write this is, full of poignant emotions and heartfelt depth.. The way those megalomaniac manipulators snatch our peace only to make us dwell in graveyards of grey hearts.. Your descriptions, imageries, poetic prowess and techniques are absolutely phenomenal here.. With amazing alliteration, wordplay and metaphors.. I can deeply resonate with every line that you've squeezed out from your soul and these words impact like turbulent waves.. And that ending
Sharma  Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 7:27 AM
"Why is living a gruesome terror?" A haunting feeling.. "If only the sun would rise and see, how I am no longer plagued by the vision" Really phrased in a profound way and this is definitely one of my Favs from you "until the moon trembles and falls into the heavy depths of grieving seas" Wow, best of luck for the contest!!
Situation Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 6:45 AM
I took It like a chapter in a book that was masterfully written. I sailed with the writer on it's sea. Recognized emotions and causes that be. This is the perfect example of good poetry.
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 2:05 AM
Oh thank you so much, i think i just bleed emotions, and when someone feels and appreciates my poems it means the world, so thank u so very much truly
Sands Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 5:10 AM
I like that line, scaps of pretend promises! True! This poem is good and the last stanza also led to me making this a Fave. Thanks for sharing.:)
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 2:04 AM
Awwn this is so sweet n kind of you to leave ur uplifting thoughts and also the fave: thank u so much
Kaufman Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 3:35 AM
You dug so deep in this piece. I love the alliteration throughout and the wonderful word weaving as well. I second Valsa and Maria's comment. How does any writer do this. It's like pouring pieces of themselves on paper daily, so impressive..
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 2:02 AM
Thank you so much for the appreciation and for your kind and generous support, truly grateful for all your support.
Williams Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 10:11 PM
Wow an intensity of thought, emotions run rampant, but dont worry, the sun will always rise heralding a new day as you yourself state..If only the sun would rise and see, how I am no longer plagued by the vision of you destroying peace within your kingdom of hypocrisy. Wonderful poetry as always Inky Hugs xx
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 1:56 AM
Thank you my beautiful maria, this means alot coming from a talented soul like you, i appreciate you reading and leaving your thoughts here. Grateful for your poetic presence always
George Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 7:44 PM
Emotive beyond anyone can fathom the depths, depicting the complexities of a mind suffering from the angst of living. However, so glad to see this poem, though lamenting on the torture of living in a world of sham and hypocrisy, ends on a note of positivity. "I will always sing my own stars amidst suppressed scars," You will no longer be plagued by any hypocritic monster....!The only resolution we can ever take to wade through the times.Wonderful penning, proving ever and ever that you are an empress in the world of poesy!
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 1:31 AM
Beautiful soul, you’ve made my day with this generous and thoughtful comment, truly such a kind soul u are, this poem is about narcissistic abuse and rising above narcissists. You are definitely a queen of poesy! And to reach your level would take me a while. I admire how effortlessly u write. Thank u again for ur sweet visit
Pandit Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 12:24 PM
but pulling the violin strings of a poet strumming to personify pain, with tempests of torment rushing through thin veins, would only widen twisted tunnels for ink to bleed in vermilion lines of broken thunder--amazing how you portray emotions through words that adorn your thoughts. I like your highly emotive poem and the upbeat ending.
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 12:39 AM
Vijay, you are such a kind soul, i appreciate your poetic presence always. Truly grateful for all ur support as you are so very talented
Anaya Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 11:41 AM
"For these lungs have long thickened from scraps of pretend promises, to dress them with mountains of flawed flowers" amazing depth. Keep singing your beautiful songs, don't dispair! "I want to surround myself with people who know how to touch hearts, people who have been taught by the hard blows of life to grow with gentle touches of the soul" --Suzettes blog. Said beautifully. Your best is yet to come Ink, virtual is just that, your more human, warm & will find kindness. Best I've read xoxo
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 12:27 AM
Thank you for mentioning the blog, i did read and leave a comment, how beautiful would the world be, if we all thought the same. Thank you sweet poetess for your unwavering support always. Truly grateful
Poet Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Dear Ink, This exquisite poem, crafted with hearty emotion, captures the essence of our complex society. Some verses show sorrow and awfulness, but they also depict human nature. Within this complex web, some prefer disrupting the lives of pure-hearted beings like you. Let me share this wisdom: envying brilliance is inevitable in life, in spite of the setting. Thus, it is crucial to associate with ethical and fair people. By treating others with kindness, you shall receive the same in return.
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 12:22 AM
Thank u so much Sotto, for your kind and very supportive feedback truly grateful
Dietrich Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Love how you ended with your positive note of singing your own stars. Such vivid imagery throughout.
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 12:13 AM
Thank you so much talented poetess i appreciate ur support
One Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 8:50 AM
I am no longer plagued by the vision of you destroying peace within your kingdom of hypocrisy..... Always important to stay away from those who play the victim when throwing stones at glass houses and in reality they become the problem.. This is a dark poem and full of angst and pain.. there will be people who do not want to make things easy for innocent hearts like yours. especially those black heart devils, many of which we see around. Many who hide behind screens acting like men but are mice
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 12:12 AM
Thank you silent one, i appreciate ur feedback always. Grateful for ur support and guidance,
One Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 9:04 AM
This is an excellent poem and I can see you wrote is with great emotion.. I am sorry you might be feeling this way.
Onpaper Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 8:36 AM
Oooo.. Somethings are best said through blank scriptures in sheer silence.. yessss child!!! widen twisted tunnels for ink to bleed in vermilion lines of broken thunder.. dress them with mountains of flawed flowers, mmmm those imagery!! If only the sun would rise n see, how I am no longer plagued by the vision of you destroying peace mmmm yaaaazzzz papi!!! Omg that ending is everything!! moon trembles n falls into the heavy depths of grieving seas streaming in salty sapphires… mmm
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 12:12 AM
Awwn papi u are the best, thank you so much for reading. Always grateful
Rhymes Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 8:23 AM
I love the line “I will always sing my own stars “ you write so well always . Love it
Empress Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 12:10 AM
Thank you so much, i sing stars alot lol appreciate ur feedback always
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