Fading Ink

Congratulations on POTD win. I love this "Fading Ink" write... What a short yet wonderful write you have here. Have a wonderful day/weekend with your win.........

Every poet , one time or other in the poetic journey begins to doubt if the talent in him/her is waning. It happens with all . These words of will boost the confidence of one in self doubt. Appreciate your good intentions. Congratulations Frank on your POTD.

Wow, this is such a beautiful sight to see! ~ I’m sorry I’m late to congratulate you. I don’t usually check POTD. But it’s not me ~ it’s you. Your sublime rhymes, and the way you’ve worded that, truly make this recognition so very well deserved! I would love to keep reading you, dear Randy! It’s so nice to have authentic poets like you on Soup ~ and even better when I can somehow be a source of inspiration for your quill to never run dry. Thank you so much, and congratulations!!!! 💃🧜‍♀️ Sending you warmest of light!

A haunting, finely distilled piece. The fading-ink metaphor carries sorrow beautifully from the deep etching of grief to the final release “into the ether of the sage,” while the dry inkwells and sleeping quills give the poem a poignant stillness. Congratulations on POTD

Ink made fade, but, the shared story remains deep within the heart. Ink is very inspiring and you honor her with this poem. Congratulations Randy, on Poem of the Day. : ) Hugs, Brandy

congrats on POTD! I love Ink Empress :)

Your short, melancholy verses beautifully capture the quiet finality of grief, where the transition from active pain to empty pages feels deeply profound. The evocative imagery of "brittle quills" and "fading ink" perfectly illustrates a soul too exhausted to continue writing its own sorrow. By allowing the pain to drift into "the ether of the sage," the poem offers a haunting yet peaceful resolution to heartbreak. Congratulations!

Randy, wonderfully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ⭐

Beautiful write ✍️ Randy and congratulations on a well deserved POTD honour ✨️🫂 A fav for me today so love the rhyme have a great weekend

Love this! Great second line - unique! Congrats on POTD!

I like short precise poem reads. Amazing. dryford

Congrats on POTD!!! This five-line poem is a powerful look at emotional exhaustion. Instead of just saying "I'm sad" or "I'm tired," the writer uses the physical tools of writing—ink, quills, and pages—to show what it feels like when you completely run out of words to describe a painful situation. -Nobody Special

Hey Randy, Congrats on POTD, the moment when the mind finally stops endlessly re-scripting its own historical damage and allows the ink of ancient grief to dry for good. Concise, deeply wise, and luminous work, Randy. Blessings, Daniel

Randy, a beautiful poem and reference to Ink's poetry. Congratulations on POTD.

- Congratulations on this beautiful poem, Randy :) -

Hearty Congratulations dear Randy on Poem of the Day👏

Oh wow how beautiful and how sweet ~ such a gorgeous response poem this is, to Ink's poem, so thoughtful of your dear Randy, i love the way you've woven sentiments here, even though the words weep and fade but the inkwells will never go dry, such is life too, "The page will not be scripted, all the damage done has drifted, " Thats the best line I've read today! And indeed so heartwarming to gift a poet with such sincere words for their work ~ pleasure reading this, congratulations on receiving POTD 🍁🍂💫⭐

This warms my heart to read that you were inspired to write a response poem ~ and also in rhyme! How touching and beautiful is your choice of words and flow too! I love when this happens I especially love how youv written “The page will not be scripted, all the damage done has drifted,” 😱 it can be interpreted in so many ways’ “ into the ether of the sage.“ ah’ this is a fave for me! Thank you, your poem lifted me’ Sending you light always dear Randy.

Thanks Valsa, it's funny, I catch myself compelled to return feedback in poetic form. What's funnier, I tend to replicate the style of writing of each poet I read. I feel I owe payment for being subjected to such beauty.

I too have read her poem.... ! It is so poignant. Though she bleeds ink, her inkwell will never go dry. Your response to her poem shows your deep admiration for her. Thanks dear Randy for your kind visit to my poem and your lovely comment.