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Written for the contest " choose a line" sponsoted by Joseph May

"The clouds parted like the pursed lips of desire," drawing an ambience for dreamers to dream with watercolor whispers and acrylic zen ~ amorous, magnetic, and achingly alluring, dusted in mauve-winged wishes, as the moon’s crown sparkled in gold… O beloved crescent ~ that stirs my ink, love me like sultry sea waves, rippling through Cupid’s veil ~ a surreal sketch of sunset soulmates, destined to dance beyond time’s thistles, oblivious to the jades of jealousy. Meet me where memories fade, and pain is an unfamiliar poem, for I wear your love-stained letters ~ breathless, spellbound, and intoxicated by the scent of handwritten heartbeats… But if stars could sing, and dusk could speak, would you heed the tunes of twilight, like rain tracing fire along your skin, while night hangs silent, and the breeze unfurls~ a ballet of butterflies in sync, with the pulse and kiss of lunar lace…

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2025 8:59:00 AM

So gorgeous how it emulates the picture. This should be a chart topper in the contest. A fave

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 11:27:00 AM

Awwn was for Josephs contest, old one sweet Andrea. Many moons back. Hah. I missed alot of contests. So happy that you faved it too! Thank you so very much always

Duke Beaufort

Date: 6/19/2025 9:52:00 AM

Hi there IE. I hope this day finds you well. This poem’s lips are smiling indeed. Hopefully, the answer to your question so well posed is yes….we would heed the natural tunes sent to us by our dear planet and the other orbs in the universe. It’s not so easy for many to see what’s being said. You have a remarkable way to heighten our awareness…for those who are open to it. Take care!!

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 6:13:00 AM

Dear duke, i appreciate you thinking of me and leaving such a sincere and kind comment as always! Sending you light always

John Hamilton

Date: 6/13/2025 6:39:00 PM

What more can be said? you have a special way with words, it's really a gift to read you, hope you are well.

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 7:02:00 AM

Thank you so much dear John for your kind comment and visit, appreciate your support truly. Sending you light

Yann Rolland

Date: 6/13/2025 5:35:00 PM

great imagery this verse is a masterpiece But if stars could sing, and dusk could speak, have a nice week end poet

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 7:05:00 AM

Awn thank you so very much poetic soul, i appreciate your kind and generous support truly

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/12/2025 4:07:00 AM

Alluring images conjured by thoughts crowned with the jewels of the universe run throughout your glorious piece of celestial romance! I just love this piece!

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 7:14:00 AM

Thank you so very much for your kind and generous support. It truly means alot receiving such praise from a talented poet like you. Sending you light always

Valsa George

Date: 6/11/2025 11:35:00 PM

Beautiful and enchantingly romantic. The night with the lunar disc shimmering bright in the night sky lends the right ambience for a passion soaked love to unfurl. " if stars could sing, and dusk could speak, would you heed the tunes of twilight, like rain tracing fire along your skin, while night hangs silent, and the breeze unfurls~" Beautiful lines. The entire poem is a marvel in alliterative verse.

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 7:21:00 AM

Thank you so much sweet soul, you have always been so very kind to me! I appreciate it so very much truly, your comments , encouraging words and kindness, sending you light always

Tom Woody

Date: 6/10/2025 7:12:00 AM

"Meet me where the memories fade and pain is an unfamiliar poem." This line makes me sad, knowing the physical pain you suffer, not to mention the emotional pains we all suffer from time to time. Your photo choice is amazing and so...inviting. There's an old Star Trek episode titled Cloud Minders, about a people who literally built a city on a cloud. Making love in the clouds. So dreamy. Hoping you're just on vacay. You're missed!

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 11:31:00 AM

Yea, many are unaware and uninterested in how an ai poem sounds like, but basic ai poems sound the same, and its good to learn as contest sponsors, to recognise real and fake. I know you write your own poems, but its important to not entertain ai poetry and ai comments. Im learning to sail amidst ai debris floating too here and there. Thanks

Tom Woody
Date: 6/21/2025 10:27:00 AM

Haha. I must be naive I don't think I'd know one if I saw one, and really don't care what other people do. My own integrity is all I'm concerned about

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 7:22:00 AM

Thank you so much for thinking of me, i do appreciate your kind and thoughtful response to my poem, I was away on vacation yes, and have also been unwell. But im slowly trying to get back on soup and also get used to seeing AI too again. Sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 6/9/2025 8:47:00 PM

Metaphors are expertly woven into this poem. Romantic tones are warm and alluring. I fixated on the butterflies in sync. If only they could be trained to waltz a ballet. They disappoint with carefree abandon, but after all, they don't have much time.

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 7:49:00 AM

Thank you for your kind response, grateful always for your support dear hilda, sending you light always

joseph randall

Date: 6/9/2025 11:47:00 AM

all I can say is I love it I dare not try and speak of this work of art like I know what I am talking about I hope one day words can use me like this until then I am a loss for words

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 7:57:00 AM

You are a very fluent poet, and very humble too, im honored by your high praise. Thank you very much for your kindness, sending you light always

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/8/2025 9:13:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Lips of Desire" write again. Have a blessed day with your win.............

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 7:58:00 AM

Thank you dear paula, so kind of you to always support me. Sending you light

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/8/2025 3:39:00 AM

"Meet me where memories fade, and pain is an unfamiliar poem," -- It would be nice, the mantra of every loving poet. "and the breeze unfurls~ a ballet of butterflies in sync, with the pulse and kiss of lunar lace…" -- Very lovely. If only wings our words would eternally soar -- too many anchors yet to endure. When will humanity learn?

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 8:04:00 AM

When will humanity learn, i guess one can only hope for that, your comments are as deep as your poetry, thank you so very much dear joe. Appreciate your kindness

Joseph May

Date: 6/7/2025 6:42:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Very nicely penned

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 8:05:00 AM

Im truly honored by the win and also appreciate the inspiration: look forward for more inspiring prompt lines: your line prompts are fun. Sending you light always dear joseph

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/7/2025 1:54:00 AM

I am intoxicated with the way you build your alliterated phrases, plus such powerful imagery. Add a sprinkling of romance and now you must have a winner. I must search for the light.

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 8:26:00 AM

Such a kind and uplifting comment dear victor, thank you so very much truly for your unwavering support always

Anne Winter

Date: 6/6/2025 8:52:00 AM

Dear I E, what an enchanting poem! Your words are like a gentle breeze on a summer night, whispering sweet nothings to the soul. The imagery is breathtaking, and the emotions are palpable. You've woven a spell of love and longing that's impossible to resist. The language is lush and evocative, painting vivid pictures in the mind. I'd love to get lost in the world you've created, where memories fade, and love is the only reality. Your poem is a masterpiece, a true work of art. Best, Anne

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 8:30:00 AM

Your comments always leave my heart full and filled with gratitude, and light that you emanate in such an uplifting manner poetic soul! I love your energy! Appreciate always your unwavering and kind support , truly, sending you light always

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 6/6/2025 6:06:00 AM

Dear Empress, another fav that swept me into a world where longing stands in every brushstroke and moonlight feels like it was just meant just for dreamers. I love your blend of desire, memory, and celestial beauty which I found to be absolutely enchanting. I sensed lots of emotion and artistry. A spellbinding vision of love and twilight. I loved reading your words this morning. Spring Blessings and Lots of Light and Hugs, Daniel

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 8:36:00 AM

Your comments are always so uplifting and soulful and sincere dear daniel, how kind and thoughtful of you! Thank you for your unwavering support, truly! Sending you light always

Debjani Mitra

Date: 6/6/2025 5:42:00 AM

Oh my dear! This is so full.of romance, every line is a poetic gem Whooh.. ballet of butterflies, scent of handwritten heartbeats, .. Truly an unfamiliar poem. Great writing

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 8:40:00 AM

Thank you for understanding and reading and not just that but also feeling the emotions within this poem dear poetic soul, i appreciate your kindness truly. I am grateful for your thoughtful and sincere comment. Sending you light always

Lioness Onpaper

Date: 6/5/2025 1:10:00 PM

dusted in mauve-winged wishes, as the moon’s crown sparkled in gold… ooo that imagary .. absolutely stunning.. surreal sketch of sunset soulmates, yaassss come thru alliterationsss !!! Meet me where memories fade, and pain is an unfamiliar poem, mmmmmm dayum!!! stars could sing, and dusk could speak, That just made my heart stop!!! This piece is absolutely glorious papi!!!

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 8:43:00 AM

Awwn papi you are glorious

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/5/2025 12:50:00 PM

Fantastic imagery here Ink, I wanted this piece to rhyme on first read, as some of your lead in lines are perfectly poised for such, but your free verse is so good, on second read all fell seamlessly into place; Like Joe below my fave line is destined to dance beyond time’s thistles, oblivious to the jades of jealousy. I can only imagine you enjoyed that particular one yourself, best wishes for contest, a sultry poem, cheers David

Ink Empress
Date: 6/21/2025 8:48:00 AM

Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and sincere feedback dear david, im grateful for your uplifting and encouraging comment. You do feel and get the essence of words. Sending you light always

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/5/2025 12:13:00 PM

What a wonderful "Lips of Desire" write you have here. What a pretty picture. I wish I was up in the clouds with her. "Good Luck" This is a winner for me. Have a lovely day writing away..........

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/5/2025 10:00:00 AM

"destined to dance beyond time’s thistles, oblivious to the jades of jealousy." -- Love the imagery. Beautiful. "for I wear your love-stained letters ~ breathless, spellbound, and intoxicated by the scent of handwritten heartbeats…" -- your special someone is royally blessed Empress. Great poetry!

Paige Hind

Date: 6/5/2025 9:16:00 AM

Very very beautiful. We both did this prompt. Yours will probably win. <3 lovely ink here, lol

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/5/2025 7:32:00 AM

- How beautiful and romantic... sigh, it must be a "pink" dream, Ink :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Lin Lane

Date: 6/5/2025 7:26:00 AM

"...if stars could sing, and dusk could speak..." poetically beautiful expressions of desire, Ink.

Robert James Liguori

Date: 6/5/2025 6:36:00 AM

‘ like rain tracing fire along your skin’… now this is poetry. Epic. Instant classic. You indeed soar to new horizons. Love your poetry.

The Aura Rhymes

Date: 6/5/2025 6:18:00 AM

This is a dream