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Dreamer and the Dreamed Premiere Contest Winner

"as an entity in the dream we conjured we know not we are both the dreamer and dreamed how then may we wake up when we are in trance in bondage to illusions we ourselves stream" ~ Unseeking Seeker
D r e a m s when draped by the dreamed, connected to the inner consciousness, is a manifestation~ of etched m a g i c, composing songs of the soul, tied to the heartbeat of the Universe, letting awareness be the curator, no longer a victim of fate, but rising as the artist that paints~ peace and harmony, from pristine pigments, through blissful brushstrokes, to recreate a landscape of love, oblivious to the illusions that veil our visions with vanity, confining us to caves of perplexed perspectives, with hazy hieroglyphics engraved in superficial gold from Cleopatra’s jewels. And I trace lifelines amidst moon-rays, grasping the luminous light, laced with enlightened beams, waking up from lucid lies. My thoughts have long floated amongst brushing off salt-soaked blues that soaked my skin in oceanic mists~ surreal sea-urchins that whisper manipulative mantras, anchoring me to an abyss that floats with nothing but darkness… I see through the marine mirage, the truth that no longer is trapped in euphoric melodies, luring me to dance and dwell in delusions, as if I am a victim of my own thoughts. So I close my eyes, let my mind wander through electric fields, designed to resurrect the sleeping stars adrift in my veins, lost in material longing, blind to the seraphic glows floating through the air~ Tonight, I taste flavors of freedom, to attain eternal nirvana, unchained from hypnotic reveries that dared not unravel colors of clarity, and spices of zest and zeal, engrossed in mindfulness that emanates candle-lit flames of truth, illuminating twilight skies with dreams drawn from fingertips of f a i t h, seeking spiritual clues to conquer cosmic castles, detached from the deceptive dreams we’ve spun with greed and apathy… For we are; the dreamer and the dreamed, the lyricist and the lyrics, the poet and the poem, the painter and the palette the musician and the melody. We rise and soar across celestial gardens, absorbed by the light, silencing conflicting cadence~ within inner chaos, forever adorned in sanguine stillness.

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Date: 3/14/2025 6:49:00 PM
I like the juxtaposition of, "Within inner chaos, forever adorned in sanguine stillness..." You are a voice violet within the dream Poetess...J.A.B.
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Date: 2/24/2025 5:15:00 AM
Absolutely brilliant, Inky. A poem fraught with metaphors and imagery! So much to love here. Heartiest congrats!
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Date: 2/22/2025 2:15:00 AM
"I see through the marine mirage, the truth that no longer is trapped in euphoric melodies, luring me to dance and dwell in delusions, as if I am a victim of my own thoughts." We should never allow ourselves to be victims of our thoughts. By conscious effort, we can come out of our illusions. Your emergence from illusion to illumination is beautifully depicted in this poem, though the journey is cluttered with confusion. Dear Empress, you are indeed blessed by God to rule the world of poetry. My hearty Congratulations on your well deserved trophy win. Sorry, I was knee deep with my other responsibilities that I couldn't comment on others' poems or enter many contests. Sending you much love.
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 11:20:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind generous and thoughtful comment, your visits always bring so much joy! Sending you light always
Date: 2/21/2025 4:01:00 PM
Back with my congrats. I told ya so!
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 11:16:00 PM
Awwn ahaha you are too sweet
Date: 2/21/2025 2:25:00 PM
IE....Amen!! I think dreams are really amazing messages. If we can integrate what they tell us, then we've truly figured out how to soar. Congratulations on a brilliant poem and for making me smile!!
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 11:16:00 PM
Thank you so much im glad i made you smile too, grateful always for your kind support
Date: 2/21/2025 7:59:00 AM
Ink Empress, your stunning interpretations only further cement your standing as an outstanding poet! Your lines are indeed mesmerizing!
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 11:05:00 PM
Thank you so very much dear mike, im truly grateful for your kind and generous comment: grateful always
Date: 2/21/2025 6:07:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Such an honor that you have achieved. Sara K
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 11:04:00 PM
Thank you so much dear sara, grateful for your kind support always
Date: 2/21/2025 3:59:00 AM
"And I trace lifelines amidst moon-rays, grasping the luminous light," -- Love that. "the dreamer and the dreamed, the lyricist and the lyrics, the poet and the poem, the painter and the palette the musician and the melody." lovely writing my friend. Endearing poetry.
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 11:03:00 PM
Dear joe thank you so much for your kind and generous feedback, always grateful truly
Date: 2/20/2025 5:45:00 PM
I think you've enraptured us all. Thanks for being so AWESOME! And thanks for sharing.
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 11:01:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind support: grateful
Date: 2/20/2025 2:55:00 PM
I see an overlap between the dream state and waking state. Both have a sense of the present, although neither can exist at the same time. This is a memorable poem that describes an other world landscape. Your genius is shown in your inspiring metaphors.
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 11:01:00 PM
Thank you so much dear hilda for your kind and generous feedback, always grateful for your unwavering support
Date: 2/20/2025 1:43:00 PM
Lovely, as always - you rise above sea. <3
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 8:53:00 AM
Awwn thank you sweet paige
Date: 2/20/2025 1:18:00 PM
wow, this is very impressive, Ink. I think I see a winner here. You really stuck with the theme and produced something to be proud of.
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 8:53:00 AM
Thank you so much sweet andrea i appreciate your kindness truly
Date: 2/20/2025 11:22:00 AM
Dearest Ink, Your great poetry focuses on the examination of dreams and awareness, depicting the path from illusion and confusion to clarity and illumination. It emphasizes the transformative potential of awareness and creativity, implying that people can shape their realities and overcome their circumstances. The poem also addresses issues such as dreams, consciousness, self-awareness, creativity, and the duality of existence (the dreamer and the dreamed). It compares the superficiality of conventional values with a more profound spiritual knowledge, advocating for a restoration to inner calm and harmony. Your great word choice is rich and descriptive, with phrases like "etched magic," "pristine pigments," "seraphic glow," and "candle-lit flames of truth." These selections produce strong visuals while conveying complicated emotions. Good luck with the contest, and be blessed.
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/22/2025 8:52:00 AM
Thank you so very much for your detailed and kind and uplifting comment. Always grateful for your kindness and support
Date: 2/20/2025 10:21:00 AM
Our dreams can take us to some incredible places IE. This one will do well I'm sure. Greetings from the New Forest, I'm travelling again. Hope your week is going well. Tom
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/21/2025 10:38:00 AM
The new forest sounds so nice dear tom, thank you so much for your kind feedback as always. Grateful always
Date: 2/20/2025 9:38:00 AM
tied to the heartbeat of the Universe, letting awareness be the curator, no longer a victim of fate,.. there is a still gravity to this line ! divine!!! My thoughts have long floated amongst brushing off salt-soaked blues that soaked my skin in oceanic mist… mmmm that line is sexayyyy!!! luring me to dance and dwell in delusions, as if I am a victim of my own thoughts. Dayum papi this heaviness !!!! Love it! engrossed in mindfulness that emanates candle-lit flames of truth,.. mmmm the imagary!!! Ooo that ending is gorgeous!! conflicting cadence. inner chaos, forever adorned in sanguine stillness…. Oooo absolute chills!!!!
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/21/2025 10:30:00 AM
An papi your comments are always so sweet thank you so much
Date: 2/20/2025 8:21:00 AM
Creative lines for the upcoming contest. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sometimes it seems that I am very much alive and not an illusion. Sara K
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/21/2025 10:29:00 AM
Thank you so much dear sweet sara i appreciate your kindness always
Date: 2/20/2025 6:23:00 AM
Superb, though not surprising. The last stanza beginning with "For we are" is amazing poetry. Interestingly, an artist on insta wrote a poem with the title "For once I want to be the poem, not the poet," or something similar. In reality, we are all somebody's poem, aren't we? In some cases multiple somebodys. If I was going to make one recommendation it would be to change the line - the music and the melody to the musician and the melody, to be consistent with the other lines. Anyway, nice!
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/20/2025 6:26:00 AM
Ha! No master fosho. Just a keen eye. I remember you helped me out with a suggestion recently
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/20/2025 6:26:00 AM
I was in a hurry when i wrote this cus contest was closing hopefully seeker appreciates this take, i think iv seen that poem you are talking aboutc i think its by either one on my island community or alt but its a common saying nowadays to want to be the poem, a bit cliche but cliche is appealing sometimes. Thank you so muchhhh
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/20/2025 6:25:00 AM
Thats a good suggestion. Thank you let me change that! Master of poetry you are !! Yeay
Date: 2/19/2025 11:40:00 PM
For some reason I’m in love with the title
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Ink Empress
Date: 2/19/2025 11:41:00 PM
Ah must thank the contest sponsor, it is his ... thank u dahlin

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