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Written for the contest sponsored by Silent One

 

In a world where I do not exist, stars will still glow like sequins of lilac. Nightingales would serenade hope, fields of fickleness would fade, unfolding grains of gold in bloom, cultivated with candor and calmness. The moon will be your muse, bleeding sea-snail soliloquies, breathing colors of crimson red, while twilight twinkles in sizzling streaks, like fireflies flickering fervent flares, reflecting auroras in neon blue, strewn like pink pearls of peace. There, the trickle of serene water will pass. Yet I’ll be but a mere speck of galactic sand, entombed in an onyx casket of Reaper’s promises~ unreachable and unattainable. Poetry will cease to echo like a raging radio blaring off-key, with splitting riddles of drama reverberating amplified angst within. There will be one less problem manipulating its way into deafening chaos; desperate for attention, drowning in despair and endless darkness, bringing gales of grief while the horizon barely lights up, where twisted metaphors transcribe Lilith’s mantras into kohl caves of shrieking shadows. But what is life without the sun’s fiery embrace exhaling love, in sync with the heartbeat’s hymn? When everything once written and chronicled now serves as a token of tormented tercets weeping mementos of melted misery, within the hellish grave of innocence. No longer will you be caged like a wingless eagle awaiting frost-free skies adorned with wildflower wishes, to soar and drift amidst the citrus scent of perfumed rain. Artists would create constellations of cubism~ crafting stellar romance. Illustrations of twin flames would render what could have been in a wintry fairytale, cosmically curated by raindrop angels, manifesting meadows thriving in the musical mists of tomorrow. The astral roses within your soul will sprout, believing that the gossamer beauty of butterfly brushstrokes lasts; happiness will ebb and flow in perfect rhymes. Tears will no longer drape the lunar light like lusterless diamonds. Soothing droplets of kismet spring will gently patter against amethyst valleys. There will be no unheard cries or voiceless farewells whispered in silent sighs. Silhouettes of deceased sunflowers will be a familiar remnant, and in those illusions, you might think of us— lost moments time did steal. No bruised ego will veil soulmates fated to be. And maybe then the balmy breeze will cradle you to sleep, where you and I will forever be one, like timeless candles illuminated with dahlia drizzles. For I’ll love you despite these demons~ infinitely beyond dreams and death…

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Date: 1/5/2025 4:54:00 AM
Dear Ink Empress, I am as usual thunderstruck and overwhelmed by the authentic golden treasures in your every line. Your enchanting idioms, divine diction, edifying expression of panoramic poetry doesn’t begin to do justice to this magnum opus. The alliterations you compose and their eloquence defy descriptive language. Congratulations on your success I send you warm regards, Howard .
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Date: 1/5/2025 4:31:00 AM
"Poetry will cease to echo like a raging radio blaring off-key, with splitting riddles of drama reverberating amplified angst within" - Very beautiful. Congratulations!
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Date: 9/9/2024 12:19:00 PM
More more! I didn't want it to end! Lush language, seamless alliteration, vivid imagery, and the perfection I've come to expect when I read Ink Empress! Congratulations!! Xo
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Date: 9/8/2024 1:39:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!!
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Date: 9/8/2024 10:44:00 AM
Back to offer congratulations on your win!! Not surprised at all as it is a really amazing evocative piece!
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Date: 9/7/2024 10:21:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative/deep write again. "Wonderful" Have a blessed/fun day with your win......................
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Date: 9/7/2024 9:32:00 AM
Poetry at its best with so much depth. Congratulations. Blessings...
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Date: 9/7/2024 8:28:00 AM
This is gorgeous my favorite lines are many but this “ like fireflies flickering fervent flares, reflecting auroras in neon blue, strewn like pink pearls of peace. There, the trickle of serene water will pass.” Your writing engages all the senses and the soul! What a wonderful gem you are Inky! Congratulations on your win!
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Ink Empress
Date: 9/7/2024 8:30:00 AM
You are truly a gem too i appreciate wholeheartedly thank you so much always
Date: 9/7/2024 7:53:00 AM
Reading this it is like your tears wrote this poem, as I can feel the heartache in your words.. As always your metaphors are very good with your light alliterations.. I feel this is one of your best poems.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Ink Empress
Date: 9/7/2024 8:30:00 AM
They did, thank you for feeling the emotions in this,thats a bigger compliment than any placement, appreciate your comment and thoughts.
Date: 8/30/2024 7:28:00 AM
With magnificent alliteration, splendid metaphors, and great if subdues emotions that ripple throughout your poem, this missive makes it a wonder to digest and reread. Wishing you a high placement. Blessings.
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Date: 8/29/2024 4:21:00 PM
The beautiful words of your poem fill me with inexpressible delight, Dear Ink! This is a masterpiece, and a fave for me! Blessings. :)
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Date: 8/29/2024 3:17:00 PM
Haunting words, we seem to be feeling the same wavelength, in our own way.. I loved your slant on this prompt, Ink. <3
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Date: 8/29/2024 1:32:00 PM
Interesting work that reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Sara K
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Date: 8/29/2024 12:34:00 PM
I like how you poetically relate how some things would stay the same and some will inevitably change, at least for those who love us. But yeah, stars will still glow, nightingales will still sing. Life goes on. Masterfully done!
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Date: 8/29/2024 12:05:00 PM
In a world where I do not exist,..!! Excuse me mistress!! Urrrm I imagine a lot of world n non of them exist without u in it papi!!!! The moon will be your muse, bleeding sea-snail soliloquies… ooooo sea snail!!!! That is gorgeous!!! colors of crimson red, twilight twinkles in sizzling streaks, like fireflies flickering fervent flares, oooo look at them alliterations flowwww!! splitting riddles of drama reverberating amplified angst within. Oooo cosmically curated by .. oooo .. raindrop angels,.. Tears will no longer drape the lunar light like lusterless diamonds… mmm the dreaminess in this piece is enchanting.. voiceless farewells whispered in silent sighs… the flow is divine!! timeless candles illuminated with dahlia drizzles… love you despite these demons infinitely beyond dreams and death… Oye me too aee!!!
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Date: 8/29/2024 11:44:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your creative/deep write. Great Ending...  "Good Luck"  Have a great day writing away.................
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Date: 8/29/2024 11:26:00 AM
Dearest Inky, this is a piece of poetic mastery. Totally captivating in "dahlia drizzles," "silhouettes of deceased sunflowers," "astral roses." Amazing use of literary features like alliteration, imagery and metaphor! Each line takes me with you on a journey into your poetic musings. How blessed are we to have you in this poetry world. I am always inspired by your poems as you light a fire of inspiration! Thank you, dear friend! Sending you blessings of astral roses and light! Samzy~
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Date: 8/29/2024 10:52:00 AM
I love when you go into one of your streams of consciousness.. Like a sightseeing tour of wonders and beauty flowing and flowering. Hugs, SuZ
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Date: 8/29/2024 10:15:00 AM
Simply captivating! There was cosmic haunting beauty to this that is hard to describe other than I was drawn into it and didn’t want to leave.
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Date: 8/29/2024 7:52:00 AM
there is beauty in your words for all to see, there is a deep emotional longing that flowers your poetry dear poet, and yet there is a thread of sadness that weaves through the beauty of your words
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Date: 8/29/2024 5:57:00 AM
..."believing that the gossamer beauty of butterfly brushstrokes lasts" that is the ...Hit the brakes, back up, park the car, get out and bathe in the aura of such poetic expression....line. At least for me but I imagine every reader is captured by one or more in this masterfully written dream
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Date: 8/29/2024 4:30:00 AM
It’s nice but I don’t wanna live in a world where you do not exist …
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/29/2024 12:32:00 PM
Awww
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Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 4:31:00 AM
Awwn same here! Love you!

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