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Honeysuckle Hope

out my glass window sways the silenced sunflower facing herbs of gold and silver-winged butterflies glazed in honeysuckle hope But in this darkness I knit lyrical tankas; Ink that unchains gate to glistening moon gardens where I'll flee from heartless ghosts So if tomorrow there's no poetry or prose remember these words as these are suppressed daydreams of a caged blue nightingale

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Susan Ashley

Date: 2/15/2024 6:02:00 PM

Dear Ink Empress, soulful and enchanting poetess, your vibrant yet somber imagery brings my heart's imagination to a deep, dark place rich with resonating emotions of loneliness and despair. Every verse the shining facet of a a lustrous poetic gem! "suppressed daydreams/of a caged blue nightingale" -WOW! Your amazing artistry never fails you, my sweet friend. warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Gondolf

Date: 8/19/2023 8:59:00 AM

May your honeysuckle hope forever inspire such beautiful verse. Welcome to Poetry Soup, your verses have already made this a better place. John

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/19/2023 5:47:00 AM

Fantastic poetry my friend. Every stanza a true delight to read and to comprehend. " But in this darkness I knit lyrical tankas; Ink that unchains gate to glistening moon gardens where I'll flee from heartless ghosts" The POE in my soul, simply adores this stanza , as to me it stands out especially. Another fav for me. This is indeed a true gem! God bless you .

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/18/2023 9:42:00 PM

Deep and stirring:)

Sally Eslinger

Date: 8/17/2023 5:30:00 PM

Epress, here, in this poem, we share a situational pose…I’ve been confined to “view from my window,” make best friends with trees, dream my gardens; 2 yrs. bedridden. So, the supernatural blossoms & honeysuckle has sweet hope as well as nectar & beauty that we, like a butterfly, may find to feed ourvhungar for hope. Thank you for this poem. Hugs, sally

Ink Empress
Date: 8/17/2023 8:21:00 PM

Hi sally, thank you for sharing your thoughts really and yes I understand how this would feel to be bedridden as i had to witness that myself for almost three years with my sister, poetry helps us go places in confinement and dream, and despite some being able to do what they can physically so many feel mentally confined too. Sad reality. You are such a talented strong soul that i look forward to reading more. Thank you so much for your visit and words i appreciate your support wholeheartedly

John Hamilton

Date: 8/17/2023 9:10:00 AM

"Suppressed daydreams of a caged blue nightingale" ooh so good! You're my new fave poet!

Ink Empress
Date: 8/17/2023 8:22:00 PM

You are far too kind and generous i appreciate the support truly always

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/17/2023 1:54:00 AM

Oh wow! Another level! A fav

Ink Empress
Date: 8/17/2023 8:22:00 PM

Thank you so very much truly means alot

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/16/2023 4:36:00 AM

Beautiful words for sure. I enjoyed reading and will continue to read your poems as time allows. I love Silent One so and missed him so. So glad he encouraged me to read your poetry. God bless you, Love, Gina

Ink Empress
Date: 8/17/2023 8:22:00 PM

Bless you beautiful kind soul you are regina i appreciate you

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/16/2023 3:47:00 AM

My friend Silent One was right. You are a great poet. Maybe we will become friends. You are indeed a nightingale writing wonderful poetry with so many images.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/17/2023 8:23:00 PM

This is so kind of you truly grateful