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... inspired by life...

life is an inconsistent choreographer shielded in stainless symphonies composed with erratic patterns curating colors seized from waning sunsets~ interlaced with cosmic lilac and lavender dunes drenched and drained in drizzling dews~ of raspberry regrets… where mists of masked magic pirouette across magnolia skies like ballerinas lost in the hypnotic melody of this ephemeral existence... tonight, I let my breathless ink rest within the sombre landscape of suppressed tears and childhood angst... I’ve seen hibiscus heartbeats of the serene cerulean while listening and following the lake of northern auroras~ twirling above meadows of misery... flowing in hushed harmony rippling and rolling … with neglected runes leaving a trail of piercing despair… perhaps jewels of the night flicker tales that rhyme with pain for I am the voice of raining remorse~ echoing insomniac refrains on rewind pondering… why do the emerald stars always shimmer and shift to the silken rays of lunar beams captivating nocturnal creatures? why must I feel like a helpless prisoner of darkness? as if my wings are tainted by the truth that remains unwritten and unread... life …. drowned me in scarlet shades of sorrow cloaked me in grief yet watched me rise amidst the cruel feathers of fate and reversed cups of destiny restrained by the edges of sharpened swords emblazoned with blood diamonds and blazing gold rusted from corpse lullabies~ and mindless words…. but I’ve long been chained to the inevitable changes drifting and crawling in cashmere cadence to the silhouette of a mourning moon dipped in eucalyptus and peppermint…. maybe these are riddles, that weigh too heavy for the minds that refuse to see what floats beneath platinum pools of broken promises and disappointments streaming in crooked streaks aligned with cursed calligraphies... yet I still rescript poems of peace with recurring hope glazed in honey hoping one day life will be as it is in dreams where ghosts do not dare to astral walk in the caramel corridors of the celestial castle of blissfulness and I will awaken to a realm of violet orchids and sun-kissed roses…. let suffering be the real reason and love be the immortal requiem as life and it’s fangs can never steal the music and lyrics of a soul singing into the saffron air reflecting seas of turquoise tranquility…

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Date: 8/7/2024 4:41:00 PM
Congrats to you, Ink. It's brilliant how fast you can whip up such gorgeous metaphors and images. Loved you creative quote too. Lake of life. Such a cool metaphor.
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Date: 8/7/2024 11:28:00 AM
A quick write!?! ;) Enjoyed every carefully choreographed word that danced along my mind eye! Beautiful! Xo
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Ink Empress
Date: 8/7/2024 12:15:00 PM
If 20-30 mins is considered not quick i dont know. Yes this was a quick write like most of my free verse. Thank you
Date: 8/7/2024 9:40:00 AM
Ink, congratulations on your win in my contest, I enjoyed your poem a lot, well done, love the quote, Constance
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Date: 8/7/2024 12:14:00 PM
Thank you dear constance i love your style of free verse. Grateful for my placement in your contest
Date: 7/29/2024 4:30:00 PM
Amazing work, dear Ink! Loved "let suffering be the real reason and love be the immortal requiem as life and it’s fangs can never steal the music and lyrics " <3
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Date: 7/29/2024 5:54:00 AM
Life is so many things and you have vividly described it from every corner and every depth. Lovely structure and imagery dear Ink. These metaphors encapsulates the essence of life and its path ways. A great quote you've created too. "life is an inconsistent choreographer shielded in stainless symphonies composed with erratic patterns." I used to watch this improv dances and all I can say is they are even perfectly intune than life itself. And that's sad. Now you remind me of Lana. Best wishes.
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Date: 7/28/2024 11:22:00 PM
"life …. drowned me in scarlet shades of sorrow cloaked me in grief yet watched me rise amidst the cruel feathers of fate and reversed cups of destiny"..... It may be true. Life must have drowned you in the scarlet shades of sorrow. But we watch you rising high into dizzying heights. You realize that "life and it’s fangs can never steal the music and lyrics of a soul singing into the saffron air reflecting seas of turquoise tranquility…" We do ratify your statement and watch your flight over darkening clouds. From your striking opening line- "life is an inconsistent choreographer" I love the poem to the last concluding line. A sure winner!
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Date: 7/28/2024 6:53:00 PM
A golden breathless ink that paints the the beauty of life, its ups and downs depending on how we live it. This is my most fave poem about life so far. Thank you so much for sharing my dearest poet friend Ink. God bless you and your writings. Hugs
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Date: 7/28/2024 1:08:00 PM
a powerful, lilting piece which celebrates the wonder of life fully lived despite trials ..yes to this, ink!
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Date: 7/27/2024 2:12:00 PM
Yes, life is constantly changing our health, circumstances, and much, much more. We never know what tomorrow brings but it always seems to work out for the good of those that believe. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
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Date: 7/28/2024 1:18:00 PM
So true dear sara thank you so much
Date: 7/27/2024 1:35:00 PM
Your “quick writes” would take me all night! Your usual humble heart has no idea how brilliant and unique your writing skills and you truly are. What a gem the poem and you poetess. This was took me on an out of body spiritual awakening journey! I have not words to honor its beauty but feel it inspires growth in reading. Thank you and hugs
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Date: 7/28/2024 1:18:00 PM
Awwn dear karen you are truly such a kind soul and so sweet. I cant thank you enough for your generous support. I really feel like my poems are just scribbles. And i admire your poetic skills and you as a person too sending you light always
Date: 7/27/2024 1:19:00 PM
Life is not always fireflies and diamond bows.., nmmm damn papi!! soft golden rays of the sangria sun.. ur quotes r as gorgeous as your heart papi!!! Damn .. drenched and drained in drizzling dews of raspberry regrets… hibiscus heartbeats of the serene cerulean ooo the alliterations papi… drowned me in scarlet shades of sorrow.. mourning moon dipped in eucalyptus and peppermint…mmm the dreaminess.. I will awaken to a realm of violet orchids and sun-kissed roses…. the absolute elegance running through this piece is amazing!!
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Date: 7/28/2024 1:16:00 PM
Thanks papi i always appreciate you reading and leaving your sincere comments
Date: 7/27/2024 11:27:00 AM
I think Constance will love this one... not only have you written an amazing poem full of alliterations and metaphors, but you used the format she requires, perfectly... I love that opening line, very much something the Silent one would say.. "life is an inconsistent choreographer" indeed it is... The poem takes the reader on a journey into how you perceive your life and all the angst and somewhat adversity you have faced, but still you hold you head up high and have hope in your heart..
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Date: 7/27/2024 12:34:00 PM
I take that as a compliment as you are my muse and inspiration haha my mentor! Thank you silent one for your thoughtful comment
Date: 7/27/2024 11:11:00 AM
Your poem gets to the heart of things. Obstacles can be overcome. I like the insight of the phrase, "why must I feel like a helpless prisoner of darkness?"
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Date: 7/27/2024 12:35:00 PM
Thank you so very much dear sweet hilda appreciate you
Date: 7/27/2024 8:31:00 AM
I’m hooked on the quote . Also amazing poetry … you always write so well .
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Date: 7/27/2024 12:57:00 PM
I can't get my family interested in my poetry so...
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Ink Empress
Date: 7/27/2024 11:00:00 AM
Haha did you move past the quote atleast lol

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