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written for  in stars above sponsored by " edward ibeh " 

I appreciate all the support, I am not ignoring anyone, I am just healing. But wrote this to express inspired by the prompt.

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I’m the Swarovski pearl of an origami dream, sailing amidst superficial salt, soaked in sinister sparks, floating like deceptive debris and artificial aquamarines. As the sea weeps luminous lies, the truth rests in stars above, mirroring phrases written on tales of the island that seized the light within the heart of the ocean, while you and I remain anchored to the bleached reefs, where corals grieve in chromatic colors of hurt, wishing the sky would stretch its cashmere wings to carve ripples of serenity ~ unfurling mermaid mercy to paint life with peaceful pigments… Tonight, I surrender my tears to the tumultuous tide, allowing woes to flow with the waves, as ethereal spheres speak to the twilight that aches like sirens ~ resembling this silent longing to unchain my bones from the steel eyes of evil leaves, find a reason to realign the cracked constellations ~ breaking away from the pain that left me breathing alone in this darkness, like a prisoner awaiting the release of diamond dust into the wisteria wind ~ engrossed with perfumed pretense, where every fabricated feather folds and shapes slowly into crystals of clarity, sapphires of sincerity, topaz tranquility ~ forever calming the surging sorrow that thirsts and pines ~ eternal flames of moon-kissed fortitude. I long to be the solace that sings not of hate, but of l o v e and kindness. I trace cosmic zest, filling the dusky weight with galactic gratitude, wishing upon pirouetting peridots that time will taste warm grace and compassion ~ humanity, the beloved sonnet of the astral algorithm…

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Date: 6/23/2025 10:56:00 AM
"in stars above, mirroring phrases written on tales of the island that seized the light within the heart of the ocean, while you and I remain anchored to the bleached reefs," -- Stunning! Brilliant! Clearly reflective of Truth. "forever calming the surging sorrow that thirsts and pines ~ eternal flames of moon-kissed fortitude." -- the more spiritually we become aware, the more aware we become of a sense of something being missing, gone from us, a perpetual longing. Wonderful poetry! Please don't mistake my delayed commenting on your works for avoidance. I really read a work, analyze and assimilate...I do not give cookie cutter, rah rah rah comments. Your works are deeply beautiful...and require time and soulful consideration. Blessings my friend.
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Date: 6/23/2025 5:53:00 AM
IE, love and kindness are a worthy subject indeed. Even feeling ill cannot diminish the style and shine of your feelings about kindness and humanity. That is why you are a purveyor of smiles!
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Date: 6/23/2025 1:03:00 AM
This is one of your best poems . I love it so much . Especially the opening line
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Date: 6/23/2025 12:43:00 AM
This poem is a magical dance of beauty. Well done Ink. Get well soon.
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Date: 6/23/2025 12:31:00 AM
Ink, your poem is a Swarovski pearl, just beautiful. Get well soon, Beryl
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Date: 6/23/2025 12:14:00 AM
Oh my goodness!!! Swarovski pearl of an origami dream,!! *dramatic snaps* sailing amidst superficial salt, soaked in sinister sparks, floating like deceptive debris and artificial aquamarines. Ooo I love it when u alliterationssss papiiii!!! corals grieve in chromatic colors of hurt, Mmmmn that line is marvelous!!! this silent longing to unchain my bones from the steel eyes of evil leaves, oooo.. the silent longing hits heavy… slowly into crystals of clarity, sapphires of sincerity, topaz tranquility… yazzz alliterative intensity!!!! Mmm this piece is an absolute beauty papi!!! Stunning construct of heaviness .,
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Date: 6/23/2025 12:02:00 AM
My gosh, what a breathtaking and spellbinding piece you've inked my dear fairy goddess, you've truly taken us on a journey of healing that compels everyone to release negative emotions and embrace love above hatred, through kindness and empathy. Your heart is filled with so much purity and gratitude and this reflects through your words here in such a beautiful manner! All the oceanic imagery that you've painted in a prolific way, whilst letting us flow with the waves of alliterations and the use of gemstones is sooo lovely here too! "As the sea weeps luminous lies, the truth rests in stars above, mirroring phrases written on tales of the island that seized the light within the heart of the ocean" It's so true, our angels always guide us above lies and they become our guardians in the form of those twinkling stars! "crystals of clarity, sapphires of sincerity, topaz tranquility " Love that part so much!!
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Date: 6/23/2025 12:08:00 AM
And that ending "humanity, the beloved sonnet of the astral algorithm…" is beyond profound and heartfelt, mu dear Ink! I adore where you've taken the prompt and scribbled this beautiful piece that can make anyone's heart feel the warmth and sincerity of your soul. Keep shining and writing always! And I can only imagine how you've written this despite your migraine, you deserve all the accolades hun! Sending you light and healing vibes. Best wishes for the contest ~

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