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A collaboration with Ink Empress from 12 Feb 2023

Empathy of Elements with Ink Empress

When life parades a fine line between alienation and rationality, internal intruders of the soul shroud spotlights. In my dreams I'm playing charades with the grim reaper. surrounded by selfish acts from satanic spirits. Featherless angels of twilight need tender pearls, as gifts from the elusive self-centred sun, when a jealous mercenary moon manipulates murkiness. Sometimes, all I have is my shadow and me, but it abandons me in times of darkness, leaving me at the mercy of nature's invisible imitations. Behind forgotten frozen gates of winter, static stars have shunned black hearted skies, refusing to flicker in their metallic beams. I've become a nemesis to the empathy of the elements, personifying mimicking, miming onyx coated raindrops, sprinkling dust storms with freckled shades of crimson. Destiny drifts in wayward winds towards contrasting crossroads, hoping for soothing golden arms of dawn to uncloak defrosting hearts with rainbow rays of gleaming light. If the universe reversed its selfless role, would some still be lost chasing clusters within silhouettes of a waning crescent, graphically illustrating illusions whilst crystal gazing? Beyond where our fingers can sketch reality. ignorance is consumed in our own bubbles filled with hollowness, reluctant to see the weariness of the grey winged nebula. Symphony of seasons are temporary like emotions. Harmony harbours in harvesting heirloom roses, among gossamer meadows of compassionate butterflies. Colours of Earth's fabric never falter in a cocoon mind resembling an eclipse's ebony and ivory tones.
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Pandit Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 6:29 AM
--Destiny drifts in wayward winds towards contrasting crossroads, hoping for soothing golden arms of dawn to uncloak defrosting hearts with rainbow rays of gleaming light---exquisite writing from two gifted poets!
George Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Ink Empress and Silent One, a wonderful pair I must say ! I have the least inkling of who wrote which lines. They merge and blend so well. The internal conflicts tormenting our spirits are poignantly enumerated through your gifted pen. "Sometimes, all I have is my shadow and me, but it abandons me in times of darkness" A soul stirring lament. A marvelous collaboration.
Buehler Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 10:15 PM
So beautiful! A dazzling collaboration by extremely talented poets. Love the music, too. This poem is a fave.
Bhagat Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 7:35 PM
What a beautiful composition. Keep it up.
Edmonds  Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 6:23 PM
A beautiful collaboration ink and Silent One. Beryl
Alhemaidy Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Great nice empathy! Two big lovely poets!
Rose  Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 2:45 PM
wow, pure perfections, I'm in awe of both your talents here :) I think I can do something with this
Brul Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 1:54 PM
a collab of brilliant poets, what can we expect more? A fav for me.
Elliott Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Wow, Silent One & Ink Empress, a very impressive and colorful kaleidoscope of verse. Absolutely beauteous, bravissimo!
Hind Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Just came back to your page, and noticed you wrote this with Ink. You both did so well. :)
Kendrick Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Whoa!! Two for one. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this combo with us. Sara K
Poet Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Your poem about the struggle between alienation and rationality in life, the internal conflicts that arise from it, and the search for harmony and understanding in a chaotic world. The word choice is rich and evocative, using imagery and metaphor to convey the emotions and experiences. You employ literary devices such as alliteration ("playing charades with the grim reaper"), and simile ("Harmony harbours in harvesting heirloom) to create vivid and emotive language. Great poem from 2 top poets
Herrick Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Amazing poem. Increduled here.
Empress Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 10:28 AM
I remember this collaboration, one of the last ones we did together before i lost my page on instagram. And i think you designed it so i dont have it on my phone but its always a pleasure writing with you and i think my lines are so evident in this lol. Although yours make mine look good enough. Thank you for collabing with me and for teaching me so much its always a learning experience writing with you.
Hind Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Poignant- where rich images portray your tone and message. Beautifully done- I enjoyed reading.
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