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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.

Thank you Soupers

In Stars Above

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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George Avatar
July 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
in a world of deception and untruth, you wish "to be the solace that sings not of hate, but of l o v e and kindness." I love and appreciate the noble intent of your life, which you have repeatedly affirmed in many of your poems. "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" Great lines- This hope gives each one of us the strength to live on even amid hurt and pain. This song of sorrow, goes into my FAVE. Hope you are feeling better, dear sweet friend. I too have been down with minor ailments.
Brul Avatar
July 1, 2025 at 7:22 AM
If life has loveliness to sell. This poem has mesmerising images to sell and I would buy them all if I could afford. Congratulations, dear Ink. Keep shining. ^___^ JCB
Guptar Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Congratulations dear poetess on your top win in Ibeh`s contest with an excellent poem invoking the stars as witness of truth. It is gratifying to note that the poem concludes with a positive note "I long to be the solace that sings not of hate, but of l o v e and kindness....." Sending you blessings of light.
Crandall Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The Swarovski pearl of an origami dream - crystals of clarity, sapphires of sincerity, topaz tranquility - nice!
Hind Avatar
June 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I am glad that you are writing again. I wish you love and health. This is beautiful, so lovely. <3
DiMino Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 10:56 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.
Beaufort Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 5:53 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!
Rhymes Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This is one of your best poems . I love it so much . Especially the opening line
Liguori Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This poem is a magical dance of beauty. Well done Ink. Get well soon.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Ink, your poem is a Swarovski pearl, just beautiful. Get well soon, Beryl
Onpaper Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 12:14 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 .,
Sharma  Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 12:02 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!!
Sharma  Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 12:08 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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