Ink Empress Poet Free verse

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sometimes amidst all that we've seen, soul learns to trust, slowly in silence...

flower of flame

you speak of light and lilacs
unfurling in lines 
only the hail and storms
within my soul dare to write ~
a nightingale nightmare,
dream walking  into 
the beloved palms of prose…

but if I were your flower of flame,
a mysterious fragrance
wandering your field,
must I bloom to the velvet wind
ruffling above your sea of sonnets,
whilst your words burn warmer
than the sun’s rays
spilling over lavender and lilies ~
one lone rose ~
loosening its ivory into ebony bloom…

and tonight
I ache to trust the soft sparks
traveling through blushing bliss ~
the slow motions of a new romance,
beyond time and moon-tears,
where love has no name,
life unlearns its fickle games,
heart homes no hate nor shame, 
no longer victims
of the forgotten and the forsaken…

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Paige Hind March 8, 2026 at 11:11 PM I especially like "but if I were your flower of flame, a mysterious fragrance wandering your field" ... such a desire for closeness, it's beautiful

Karen Jones March 6, 2026 at 4:15 AM Your write is very romantic to me! I love how you work your magic with words! The second verse really speaks to me its beauty and imagery! Congratulations on your win dear Inky!

Constance La France March 6, 2026 at 3:40 AM Ink, beautifully penned, your words are like silk, congratulations on your win in the contest ~

Duke Beaufort March 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM IE, this doesn't sound like a nightmare to me...but I suppose it could be scary if you have been victimized by someone close to you. The idea of relationships could be quite scary and produce some anxiety--even while we're sleeping. I only hope you have good results and that you get a good night's sleep. Smiles!!!

Valsa George March 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM "I ache to trust the soft sparks traveling through blushing bliss ~" So happy to read these lines. Indeed this is an unlearning process. Forget the past and step into a new future trampling over faded flowers lying strewn about. In their place, let 'a flower of flame' - one lone rose with a mysterious fragrance bloom. No more 'a victim of the forgotten or forsaken'. Enjoyed reading this beautiful poem of hope written in your inimitable style. Congratulations Empress on your well deserved win.

Robert James Liguori March 1, 2026 at 4:49 PM And again… I have a favorite new poem!!! Wonderful. Ink Empress March 2, 2026 at 7:28 AM Awwn thank you for the faves dear robert! You are such a kind soul! Appreciate always your support! Sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough February 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM Deep & emotional, the turmoil went to my heart. May hope find consolation. Ink Empress March 2, 2026 at 7:04 AM Oh my, im so pleased to see you here in my comments today dear sweet hilda! Appreciate you sincerely. Sending you light always

Karen Jones February 28, 2026 at 9:21 PM Love the talent you are and so thrilled you are back! Congratulations on a much deserved win Inky! Ink Empress March 2, 2026 at 6:58 AM Awwn thank you beautiful soul! Appreciate you always! Sending you light always

Sara Kendrick February 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Sara K Reply Ink Empress March 2, 2026 at 6:26 AM Thank you dear Sara, So good to see you today! Its been a while! Hope you are doing well, hugsz

Paula Goldsmith February 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM What a wonderful/powerful write you have here. I really enjoyed reading. As you know I love, lavender, lilies~pink roses. Trust easy to break/hard to rebuild. What a great ending. Have a blessed day writing away.......... Ink Empress March 2, 2026 at 6:17 AM Awwn thank you so much sweet soul.

Andrea Dietrich February 27, 2026 at 4:42 PM Utterly beautiful. I love the presentation of the three flowers in the middle . I love lavender and roses! So glad you are back! Ink Empress February 28, 2026 at 9:58 AM Awwn my soul aunt! Thank you so much! Wouldnt say im back. Just felt like posting this here. Lets see whether im really back soon. Hahah. Appreciate you always

Connie Pachecho February 27, 2026 at 1:41 PM Inky, to read a party of lovely words, one would look no further than seeing a lovely host. Thank you for all you do. Ink Empress February 28, 2026 at 9:57 AM Dear Connie, party of lovely words haha. Mostly its always a carnival of alliterations according to many. I appreciate your visit. Thank you for being here ... ill visit you soon. Sending you light always

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 27, 2026 at 12:58 PM Dear Ink, the title of this poem itself, is lovely and captivating! I enjoyed the gorgeous imagery very much, as well as the very meaningful, impacting ending. Blessings. :) Ink Empress February 28, 2026 at 9:56 AM Awwn thank you dear Evelyn. I appreciate your kind and encouraging comment truly. Sending you light always.

Sam Kauffman February 27, 2026 at 11:36 AM Dearest Inky, your your thoughts meander through you, you reflect this process in your wonderful formatting that trickles down through the "fragrance" and "flame" of your images from nightmare to resolution. So beautifully written and creatively formatted to speak your message. Blessings of grace to you, my friend. Samzy. Ink Empress February 28, 2026 at 9:55 AM Dear smszy, you are such a sincere and thoughtful reader and presence here on poetry soup, im truly touched and grateful for your profound comment. Thank you so very much. Sending you light today and always

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 27, 2026 at 11:11 AM Dear Empress, I found myself tracing the "slow motions" of your lines, especially where you describe the heart unlearning its fickle games. The visual "spilling" it’s not a simple, sunny resolution, but a complex shedding of the "forsaken" parts of yourself. Blessings, Empress, Daniel Ink Empress February 28, 2026 at 9:04 AM Wow dear daniel, spot on, how did you know? You really are a deep feeler of poems, thank you so very much, for your warm visit and kindness, i shall visit you soon: sending you light today and always!

Justin Bordner February 27, 2026 at 10:50 AM Wander into me, as a love aching through the gates of a girl's iris ladden Golgotha, a beautiful body resurrected from a cross of quiet, cool roses, doubt dissolving with a sweet glisten upon your fresh lips of love wonder, You are neither in hell or heaven now, You are in a realm of pure pulse pleasure...J.A.B. Ink Empress February 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM Dear Justin, your comments are like poetry to the eyes of readers, thank you so much truly for your kindness and also for the reassurance, I always wonder if im in hell or heaven, its good to read i am just in a good place! How beautiful is that! Truly touched! Sending you light always

Frederic Parker February 27, 2026 at 10:25 AM In your journey through life, your heart will welcome each new romance and find sadness with each parting; both bring words to the poet's soul, for the poet feels the essence of emotion more deeply... My first thought after reading your poem, touched by your words...Frederic Ink Empress February 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM Dear Frederic, its always an honor to receive your comments and kindness, thank uou do very much truly! I will visit you shortly too. Sending you light always

Laurentine G February 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM Ink what are you doing to me, I can't press the fave button quick enough! This is, as you might say, a soul stirring write! In fact 'the soul stirring' write - nothing can stir me as much as I'm currently stirred! I love love love the lines 'slow motions of new romance' and then 'no longer victims of the forgotten & the forsaken' just has me wailing at the sky, I love it! Amazing! Ink Empress February 28, 2026 at 8:59 AM Haha thank you Ms Laurentine! I appreciate you always and i know if you like something i write it must be good! Im so glad i have supportive genuine friends like you, grateful for your unwavering kindness. Sending you light always

Lioness Onpaper February 27, 2026 at 7:49 AM the hail and storms within my soul dare to write a nightingale nightmare, ooooo that line … is absolutely gorgeous! I ache to trust the soft sparks traveling through blushing bliss… mmm I have never get sick of the way to make images move with just a few words papi!!! Ur brilliant craftsmanship!!! An absolute treat to watch your weave dance Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 7:53 AM Papi!!! Thank you!! Im gonna read you now