DIVORCE


Dwelling in twisted tulips of fate, 
I'm etching life's blackened stars beneath
Vehement veil of thunderstruck twilight, for, 
Obsidian tornados have crushed affectionate shorelines. 
Remorseful roses now unfurl like love's last perfume and
Crestfallen silence nestles in eclipsed eden, sighing at the
End of our poetic lifelines - lost within timeless agony.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Vipond  Avatar
September 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Oh boy.. "like love's last perfume" and "End of our poetic lifelines" .. you're killing me here! Beautiful. Cx
Rodrigues Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Those final three lines especially powerful! Congratulations on your impressive win, Hiya!
Caliri Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 9:54 PM
This was beautifully written, and should be ranked higher. Regardless, congrats on 9th place out of 49 entries! And exquisite piece!
McBride  Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 8:25 AM
Wow, this is the most beautiful poem , I could read this over and over today to get to the intensity of the depths of the meaning within these lines , love it : )
Jones Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 5:15 AM
WOW. What a beautiful way to describe the angst of divorce Hiya! Love your idea fresh and original. Good luck in the contest. And you are a huge talent at a tender wonderful age. Amazing.
Anaya Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Carefully and tenderly penned. Such a serious and keep-away subject, you expressed upon with such delicateness. Wowed me, sweet Hiya! You are inspiring. Blessings ~Anaya
Sharma  Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 3:40 AM
Oh my, thank you so much dear Anaya! Indeed, it was a difficult subject to write on especially with feelings, because I'm 18 and it was quite complex to dive in this inexperienced emotion~ but, I'm so glad that you enjoyed reading this, means a lot to me :)
George Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 4:51 AM
You write as if you have years of experience in this world. You can think and express yourself only in poetic language. Your comments too are poetry. Felicity of expressions is your forte. At this young age, if you can write so well, when you reach my age where you will be !!"Obsidian tornados have crushed affectionate shorelines." This single line is enough to illustrate how the vessel of life got shattered on the rocks by the sweeping tornadoes and how the life fell into crestfallen silence. Wonderful Hiya....
Sharma  Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 3:43 AM
Awwn, dear poetess... You're so sweet! Your kind words always melt my heart and make me feel that I'm learning the right way. You, amongst many others, are truly my inspiration and I keep admiring your gorgeous poems whenever I visit your page.. And to receive such a golden feedback, ahh what more can a young poetess like me ask for!? It's just a blessing to have your presence :) sending love & light..
Cunningham Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 1:13 AM
A well written acrostic Hiya, covering what was once a taboo subject. I always feel sorry when there are children involved. But if a relationship is toxic and abusive sometimes it's the only way forward. Tom
Jayasankar Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 12:17 AM
This is such an excellent acrostic on a difficult to execute topic 'Divorce', and I feel you are too young to write about it, still you have done a great job here and that is real talent. Best wishes and hugs dear Hiya...~ Ani
Hind Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 5:38 PM
Very honest and feeling... I think it's such a hard topic to speak, especially, write about. You did so well.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 8:02 AM
A soothing harmonic poetic whisper but alas be it a poignant claim. Ne'ertheless, a poetess etched a beauty. I'm charmed, Hiya, for this defines you. Aloha, William
Pandit Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 7:33 AM
Remorseful roses now unfurl like love's last perfume and Crestfallen silence nestles in eclipsed eden, sighing at the End of our poetic lifelines - lost within timeless agony---Simply awesome! Yet another FAVE for your splendid descriptions, simile, and metaphors.
Poet Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 7:19 AM
Dear Hiya, an incredibly touching, sensitive, and expressive poem, it thrives splendidly in originality. Excellent word choice for your acrostic, Hiya. Your encapsulation is impeccable, and that last line is profound: poetry and divorce are both akin to an author permanently abandoning his quill. Your linguistic proficiency is at once delicate and profound. BOL with the contest.
Kendrick Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 7:07 AM
I especially like the last line. Divorce is horrible for sure and it can be deadly. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. If this one is for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. your visits to my pages add a special touch. Sara K
Turner Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 7:03 AM
This is the best divorce poem I have read. Excellent acrostic on a very tough subject. Reads like a winner to me, Hiya. A pleasure to read this morning.
One Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 7:01 AM
Great selection of words for you acrostic dear Hiya.. You have summed it up so well and that list line is so profound.. poetry and divorce are like a writer leaving his pen forever... but there are always others pens.. right? Good luck in the contest.
Sharma  Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 2:26 AM
Oh haha your perspective is profound too, well, thank you so much for your beautiful words dear Silent One, so kind of you.. It was quite a delicate subject & kinda different for me, to write on.. So, I'm really grateful for ur feedback :)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 6:14 AM
What I like about this Acrostic piece is that it doesn’t feel like one. This is so well articulated and the poetic I imagery is both beautiful and sad. I expect this will do well in the contest.
Sharma  Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 2:23 AM
Oh, thank you so much for your very kind feedback, this was actually my first acrostic poem as I wanted to try the form.. So these beautiful compliments really warmed my heart, I'm grateful :)
Empress Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 5:18 AM
Ah your acrostic is way better than mine and you have never experienced or seen divorce close up. This is beyond profound and flows very well too. Theres so many lines that stood out for me like “ thunderstruck twilight” i use that alot too in poems.. and u and i always think alike. “ Obsidian tornados have crushed affectionate shorelines. “ great symbolism and metaphors throughout. “ Remorseful roses now unfurl like love's last perfume and” i just love that!!! And those last two lines are so
Sharma  Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 2:19 AM
Awh, yes, this was indeed a delicate topic to write about & a bit overwhelming too, that's why I was nervous to post but your encouraging words worked like a spell as always - my dear lovely Ink! Thank you so much for ethereal support always, I'm beyond grateful for the fav as well awwwm :)
Empress Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 5:19 AM
Beautiful how you’ve described lifelines and the end of a marriage .. i am in absolute awe angelic star. I think this should get first place. In my opinion its the best iv read on this acrostic challenge . Best of luck. And pleasure always reading you. Fave
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