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Impression, Sunrise, Claude Monet

I feared to reach for the ambrosial drift
of ambergris floating
      through turquoise tides
      beneath the rising sun ~
      reluctant to relish the resilience
of nascent nova,
           as if every ray
                      of light held
blackness of uncertainties,
yet I’ve learned to
       heal beneath the searing
heat of hypocrisy ~
      I glow on,  no longer obscured
by their oblivious observation
of my orbit,
for I am a morning star 
    unceasingly sparkling
across dusky horizons,
loving, living ~ breathing,
         dreaming,
in love
with the calm
           of crystal-clear currents,
and the crescendo 
        of poetic collisions,
for this heart unlocks gateways
   to the abyss of sea-salt silence,
allowing dawn to caress
the corners of my suppressed fears ~
as the eclipsed cannot
dim the pulse of painted patience
              with butterfly strokes…

      I am a windward wanderer
stirring among
               life’s whimsical waves,
as the sky spills
caramel clusters
                  over celestial cerulean,
and my soul unfurls
like an odyssey
kissed by the divine flame,
scripting
        deep warm hues of blue ~
                         colors of fate,
only you and I can reveal,
for we are both
          brushed with oil,
   lost in the
         serene palette of siren secrets…

and life ~ 
      O soul feeler,
       this existence is a sail
           we voyage through
sighing stillness
                   and soaring sapphires
  cradling simple blessings
                 that nature gifts us 
   wrapped in unwavering faith ~
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George Avatar
May 4, 2026 at 4:06 AM
You are indeed a morning star "unceasingly sparkling across dusky horizons, loving, living ~ breathing, dreaming," You are so gifted, dear Empress. No lie or hypocrisy can dim your innate sparkle. "Your soul unfurls like an odyssey kissed by the divine flame, scripting deep warm hues of blue ~ colors of fate", May your musings reach a pleasant crescendo as time passes and may you continue your victorious odyssey. Proud of your amazing gift, dear friend
Bordner Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Born upon a dawn, drawn to the young yawn of star spawn, is this my hour, is this my sky, for I wonder with an eye shy, is this a world for love to defy Death's wanton cry, Life led me here with faith that I, innocent in light shall reply, in a realm vast and wide, only faith can be the answer as to why...J.A.B.
Fowler Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Your impression [ ;);) ] of Monet's Sunrise is gorgeous Inky! Congratulations! :)
La France Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Ink, beautifully penne, I love your creative layout and congratulations on your win~
Croft Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Beautiful words written, congratulations on your win!
Kendrick Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing this work with us. Sara K
DiMino Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 6:24 AM
"I am a morning star unceasingly sparkling across dusky horizons," -- Beautiful! "my soul unfurls like an odyssey kissed by the divine flame," -- Simply divine! Another outstanding poem. Thank you for sharing.
Dietrich Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Ahhh I knew this could be a winner. I see it was in Brian's contest. A well deserved win, Sweetie. Congratulations
Rodgers Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Dear Empress, oh I see a defiance in deciding to be the "morning star" after surviving the "searing heat of hypocrisy." I’ve spent plenty of time navigating those dusky horizons, and I know that "painted patience" isn't just about waiting, it’s about refusing to let the world’s "oblivious observation" dim your own light. It’s a hard-won clarity to realize that the most vibrant "colors of fate" are the ones we’ve had to mix ourselves. Monet and I agree, a FAV! Blessings, Emoress, Daniel
Brul Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
this is fantastic. you have woven words that give justice to the painting no other can. Congratulations Inky ^___^ JCB
Bell Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM
If only my life were wrapped around in your epic poem, what a wonderful journey it would be. I suppose we're all on that journey to somewhere, even if somewhere is a voyage too far.
Buhagiar Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Impressionist painting is my favourite. Great transition from the blackness of uncertainties to strength. Great description of a voyage of life. Your unwavering faith is commendable.
Liguori Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 1:23 PM
‘and my soul unfurls like an odyssey kissed by the divine flame’…. Wonderful interpretation of the painting!!!
Kavanagh  Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Heya Ink I’ll start with the last lyrics of Bohemian Rhapsody, (Any way the wind blows) seems to leap into my psyche after reading your beautiful interpretation of Monet’s sunrise, imagery is off the scale but remains gentle, and in no hurry to go anywhere, I do wonder what secrets hide in the palette of serene sirens, a great line amongst many in this nirvana induced piece, cheers David
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Loved the caramel clusters and soaring sapphires. Among many other creative phrases inspired by this painting. Monet was sure an interesting artist . You chose a good work of his to be inspired by, Sweetie
Goldsmith Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Am I floating in a boat on turquoise tides or reading an amazing write??? Great write/great picture... Have a Beautiful/Blessed Day writing away.............
Onpaper Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 10:04 AM
feared to reach for the ambrosial drift oooooo that opening line papi!!! ambergris floating through turquoise tides.., mmmmmm I wanna float there !!!! beneath the rising sun .. love how u make a piece come alive !!.. learned to heal beneath the searing heat of hypocrisy… ooo heavy and so powerful at the same time papi!! I am a windward wanderer ayeeee yess you are papi! stirring among life’s whimsical waves, ooo that flowww! sky spills caramel clusters over celestial cerulean, Mmmm the imagary is astounding!!! Absolutely breathtaken by this piece papi!!!
G  Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 9:44 AM
I hit the fave button several times over - still counts as one ha!
G  Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 9:43 AM
I've literally just stepped out of a reformer pilates class and I'm all weightless and worn out and then I'm reading this and occupying all the bliss states of outer space! I was going to rest in "I am a morning star unceasingly sparkling across dusky horizons, loving, living ~ breathing, dreaming, in love with the calm of crystal-clear currents" but then I was carried further and further out, oiled up and invited into easy sailing territory - who could deny or refuse? Not I!
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