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An old poem I had written on insta befo and won in a writersaroundtheworld contest I think fits still my mindset.
not posting now for any contest

I bleed poetry to heal through 
midnight confessions. 
Mistress’s ink does not seek 
your caramelized validation; 
it has no desire to please 
your feed of presumed perfection.

I’ve never tamed this 
skill as an online profession; 
this is just an unbreakable obsession~
I’m drowning in for a distraction.

Don’t question my 
hazy metaphors,
veiled away from towering 
thorns of introspection, 
too vague and meaningless 
for the skies adorned 
with sleeping stars. 
These scribbles of sentimental 
symbolism may cause 
digressing reactions, 
for I’ve been sewing a 
waltzing nightmare,
whilst counting syllables 
within concocted connotations, 
surfing through wicked 
schemes of sunset-colored 
sestinas to sunflower sonnets.

Now I knit hyacinth haikus 
in honeysuckle hues, 
woven from pristine petals 
amidst wilting wilderness, 
awaiting twilight that 
would awaken words written 
in repetitive refrains, 
reigniting the flames 
between spaces on fragrant pages, 
so dreams will no longer 
be more peaceful 
than the air I breathe. 

Although these lines
do not rhyme with teal-green 
tides that sketch 
turquoise beginnings, 
I still hope time can maybe 
guide this canvas home.

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Wardah Ahmed

Date: 7/8/2024 5:49:00 AM

Beautiful. I enjoyed the imagery and your choice of words.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/7/2024 3:35:00 PM

This is awesome, Ink. You are who you are and you make PoetrySoup all the more amazing with your creative lines.how is your day? Sooner or later I need to get around to the lost email I wrote you!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/29/2024 11:03:00 AM

Inky, once again I stand in awe of your poetic expression! Your imagery takes color and paints it into your transparent emotions through touches of alliteration and the metaphor of poetry itself - the expression of your ultimate uniqueness in words of hope! So beautifully written, my friend. Sending you blessings of blessed revivals, dear friend. Samzy!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/28/2024 11:36:00 AM

Dear Empress, Wow, a raw, unfiltered expression of your soul poured onto the page. Your refusal to conform to societal expectations and your unwavering commitment to your craft shine brightly through every line. The imagery you create and the emotions you evoke within anyone who has ever felt the pull of artistic obsession. Empress, thank you for sharing this piece of your heart with the world. Another Fav! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/28/2024 8:35:00 AM

Your poetry always astounds me. Your use of alliteration and metaphors is surpassed by the emotions you convey. For what is poetry without emotion? A masterpiece.

Paige Hind

Date: 5/27/2024 5:06:00 PM

Ah, it's interesting to see how you've evolved as a poetess....you did wonderful then, you steal breath now....<3 always gonna be your fan :)

Jeanette Swan

Date: 5/27/2024 6:25:00 AM

Love the opening, 'I bleed poetry to heal through midnight confessions'. A truthful expression of putting life into writing. And the fact that words just touch the edges... J :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/26/2024 8:31:00 PM

It's a wonderful talent that you have, Ink. I so enjoyed this amazing poem. Thank you for sharing. Many blessings.

Mike Bayles

Date: 5/26/2024 9:19:00 AM

I mean, beautiful.

Mike Bayles

Date: 5/26/2024 9:18:00 AM

Beutiful.

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/26/2024 7:25:00 AM

"reigniting the flames between spaces on fragrant pages, so dreams will no longer be more peaceful than the air I breathe." Wow, powerful~ "I still hope time can maybe guide this canvas home." I hear you. I would love to empty my pen before parting...place a period on this journey, ready for a new. Excellent read!

Roses Roses

Date: 5/25/2024 3:12:00 PM

=0 this was a masterpiece of a poem if I have ever laid eyes on one! "So dreams will no longer be more peaceful than the air I breathe..." This one really stood out along with the colorful adjectives throughout the poem. I could simply enjoy a soothing swim on a summer day reading this!

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/25/2024 1:12:00 PM

Everything that you have made, Dear Ink, is utterly unique and utterly fascinating. Skillfully weaving together nuanced feelings and striking images, your poems—and this one in particular—appear to me as an in-depth exploration of poetic expression. Your remarks are full of authenticity and go against the grain of accepted cultural norms. Poems like this one stand as monuments to the healing and defiant power of poetry. Through the use of an introspective tone, free poetry, and vivid visuals, it delves into issues of inner intricacy, aversion, autonomy, and forgiveness. The great depth of emotion and sincerity in your writing makes it a striking and captivating poem that skillfully showcases the transformative power of poetry.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/25/2024 1:10:00 PM

Deserving of all the accolades your poem has received, Ink--a splendid creation from a gifted poetic mind. Much enjoyed How you have woven poetic gift in your emotive lines--- I’ve been sewing a waltzing nightmare, whilst counting syllables--surfing through wicked schemes of sunset-colored sestinas to sunflower sonnets--WOW! Another FAVE!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/25/2024 12:10:00 PM

Dearest Empress, how I feel about your poems in general as well as this one specifically and that is for me a visceral journey through the mind of poetic expression, creating intricate threads of emotions and imagery. For your words do wonderfully bleed with raw authenticity, refusing to conform to the confines of societal expectations. I feel with each line, you challenge me to confront the complexities of existence and the elusive nature of creativity. I love your unapologetic commitment to your craft which is truly inspiring and deeply felt. Keep artistically creating your mesmerizing and magical words for they become my FAVs. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Silent One

Date: 5/25/2024 10:11:00 AM

I dont think any poet needs to justify why they write and post.. There are poets who just like to express, some who use poetry to heal and some who just like to enter contests for fun... There are some who want to improve, so will look for feedback.. I just write without needing people to tell me how i can do it better or improve, personally I dont care.. I express as a form of catharsism and to help my mind tick over...

Silent One
Date: 5/25/2024 10:13:00 AM

For me your poem is a powerful testament to the therapeutic and rebellious nature of writing. Through rich imagery, free verse, and a confessional tone, it explores themes of healing, independence, obsession, and the complexity of your inner life. The emotional depth and authenticity of the poem create a compelling and resonant piece that speaks to the transformative power of poetry...

Tom Woody

Date: 5/25/2024 9:40:00 AM

You are certainly prolific in your writing. I said it before I don't know how you do it. It's obviously something you love and cherish, and this winning poems demonstrates that for you it's time well spent. Keep bleeding ... in a good way!

Tonye George

Date: 5/25/2024 9:05:00 AM

Magnificent! This was lovely written dearest Ink. I love the purity, sincerity, realness and calmness in this piece. A soul's whisper. "this is just an unbreakable obsession~I’m drowning in for a distraction." A feeling in unison. But then it can be both. Cheers.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/25/2024 7:44:00 AM

Outstanding. I can see why this poem has international recognition. It speaks to all of us who write. I enjoy how your words show how poetry can resolve inner turmoil.