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"We can't ever fathom, 
     when the ceasing flicker of hope 
                         flutters away, 
                    and 
          escapes to an 
                  endless forest;
    the only charm in this 
               spellbound life is, 
             to chase that 
                       scarred saffron second  
                   and hue it with our own 
                                   enchanting light..."


As the fiddling 
crescent basks 
in this reborn moonrise, 
I slowly blanket 
my soul with 
shivering sighs 
of frozen stars, 
as they trickle 
down my lungs
and echo a 
scentless spring, 
where oceans 
yearn to feel 
the kiss of 
floral zephyrs, 
tickling their 
turquoise sirens. 

Perhaps, 
I was once a
lifeless snowdrop, 
a stygian silhouette 
of midnight which
wrapped those
neon skies,
as black ice 
melted in cores, 
when pain became
my melancholic
soulmate and no 
philosopher's stone 
could turn this
solemn melody, 
into sapphire ruins 
of remedy. 

Since my spirit
has hibernated 
in this crystal castle -
I've been waltzing 
in a wondering, 
did my eyes 
loose their dazzle 
and become mere 
colourless dots 
of an oil pastel 
portrait, as 
this quill turned
vengeful for
its own spirit? 
Did I break 
my own heart, 
by watering the
macabre of miracles? 

Fading in 
marigold mangroves
that whisper to 
my delicate muse, 
I feel the breaths
of mirthful wingbeats, 
ricocheting and
making me swoon
over a pedestal of 
pure sunrays. 
Have I always 
been this alive,
where these pulses,
reverberating
in my chestnut skin, 
could wake me up 
from the crestfallen 
slumber? 

Now, as these
topaz horizons 
unfold their 
golden carpet, 
embroidered with
velvet peonies
and silk carnations, 
I slowly bloom, 
with a princess-cloak 
of fluffy feathered 
petals, resting 
upon the crown of
emerald leaves, 
bathed in chic
chocolaty lakes, as, 
~ an empyrean lotus. 

So, reminisce me 
evermore, as an 
imperfect lyric
of a dusky 
peach pixie, 
leaving footprints 
of faith in a 
muddy reverie,
for, on the 
bluebell crest 
of lush earth, 
reigns this 
rosy Cleopatra, 
rhyming with 
jeweled perfumes
of tomorrow.
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Murray Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Lovely poem
Lamoureux Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 6:15 AM
My pleasure. Blessings Richard.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 6:54 AM
I love the verse that begins: Perhaps, I was once a lifeless snowdrop… Have a lovely day, my friend!
Kendrick Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your talent with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
Hind Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Quite beautiful, Hiya. Congrats on your win! You are a wonderfully deep person.
Gasun Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 8:10 AM
An outstanding poetry my dear poet friend. No wonder why it won a trophy. Big Congrats on you well-deserved trophy win! This is amazing. I'll come back at my free time and read again from you if you don't mind. Thanks a lot for sharing you exceptional talent. Thank you so much also for reading my simple poetry. May God bless you always and your writings. A very Happy and Prosperous New Year 2024 to you and your family.
Buehler Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Words fail me, dear Hiya. I found the entire poem utterly enchanting, especially the final verse. I am delighted to have this in my faves. :)
Anaya Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Oh, Hiya, I can't express how excited I am for your trophy win! Since you have come to the soup, you've inspired so many I can tell, myself as well. I can just imagine in a couple of years, I know you're going far, a star poetess! To have Ink and SO as mentors has been such delightful witnessing. SO has taught me so much; his analyzing and breaking down my poems, the best comments one can get! Poets pay for reads! Hi Mystic Rose, you put a smile on my face...
One Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest Hiya.. Well done. You and ink are so similar that whenever your place, its like she has placed.. I can see how inspired you are by her words..
Rose  Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Where in Gods name did you come from Hiya? your words are like angel wings pinned to heavens door, I so love it. I'd F, F A V * IN CAPITALS :)
Jayasankar Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Such an exquisite write from your talented ink dear little sweet poetess. From the comments below, I understand this has won trophy too. Congratulations Hiya. Thank you for your visit to my page and sorry for always being late to give my return comments...Hugs...~ Ani
Empress Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Back to congratulate you on your trophy win: keep shining always angelic star
Croft Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful poem
DiMino Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 1:04 PM
"Perhaps, I was once a lifeless snowdrop, a stygian silhouette of midnight which wrapped those neon skies, as black ice melted in cores" -- Superb imagery. Very beautiful. The many journey's of spiritual expression, several different manifestations at the same time...and somehow...they are all united...all God...all us...all one. Absolutely outstanding poetry!
Greenhough Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 12:05 PM
A beautiful poem that sends me hope for another day, another Spring. Thank you for your impactful, serene poems.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Great original poetry, with wonderful imagery. One reads again I'm sure.
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Wonderful write, Hiya. The color and feelings in your work is like looking at a painting. Many blessings
Messina Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 2:26 AM
WOW! You write so beautiful, Hiya. Another stunning write from your wonderful golden pen. Love this! Happy New Year.. wishing you the best! Charlie
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 10:55 PM
The skill of a writer whose use of the quill, is beyond measure. Highly exceptional which is duly noted as a Fave. How well knitted its trailing words, each accustomed in balance, where one pulls the other to a wondrous impact of scattered brilliance. Bravo, my friend. Aloha, William
George Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 10:50 PM
"the only charm in this spellbound life is, to chase that scarred saffron second and hue it with our own enchanting light..." What a wonderful opening and what a stunning closing when you became a rosy Cleopatra "rhyming with jeweled perfumes of tomorrow. " From the stygian silhouette of midnight, you have emerged as an empyrean lotus! What powerful metaphors and what beautiful language! Hiya, you are a sparkling gem....
Agustin Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Meanwhile, I greet you with a Joyous New Year with this prayer from the Bible in Numbers 6:24-26, "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."
Pandit Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Everything you write is a stunning masterpiece, Hiya. Splendor of your vocabulary shines in metaphoric descriptions.--Now, as these topaz horizons unfold their golden carpet, embroidered with velvet peonies and silk carnations-- for, on the bluebell crest of lush earth, reigns this rosy Cleopatra, rhyming with jeweled perfumes of tomorrow--WOW! A FAVE!!
One Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Dear Hiya, how do you think of such descriptions.. Your poem is a captivating journey through self-exploration, adorned with eloquent language, vivid imagery, and profound introspection. Your verses skilfully navigate the complexities of emotions, leaving a lasting impression on the reader's heart and mind... The overarching theme of transformation and renewal is palpable throughout the poem.. I like how you explore the idea of overcoming darkness and blossoming into a new existence,
One Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 12:35 PM
symbolized by the imagery of blooming flowers, golden horizons, and a "princess-cloak of fluffy feathered petals." Not sure if it is for a contest, but you wrote it very well young lady..
Kendrick Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 11:22 AM
I hope the melancholic pain has left with the old year going out. Thanks for sharing these creative lines with us and visiting my pages. Sara K
Poet Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 10:29 AM
This poem is truly fantastic in its various aspects, Dear Hiya. It captures the profound process of reverie and faith, depicting how "Now, as these topaz horizons unfold their golden carpet, embroidered with velvet peonies and silk carnations", but discovered a glimmering ray of hope within the resonance of the moon. Reading this piece evoked a sensation of weightlessness, as it weaves the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, despite our tendency to perceive them as distinct entities.
Sharma  Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Thank you so much for your kindness, dear Sotto, you always analyze my poems so well and describe their essence so beautifully.. I'm beyond grateful to you, really appreciate your wonderful support.. sending light :)
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