Ink Empress Poet Sonnet

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Written for the sonnet contest sponsored by constance la france

Love

"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. The word is love.”
Sophocles, Greek Poet 

  When love meets your silhouette at twilight,
heart unfurls chamomile flowers so bright, 
flickering sunset hues in eloquence,
to veil greying grief in rose elegance..

Life when harmonized with bronze strings of bliss;
the charming cadence of soul's ardent kiss, 
paints a picturesque sea of lilac sky,
where mauve threads mirror day-dreams, soaring high.
So let this sonorous pilgrim embrace,
silence that serenades in moon-wrapped grace.
This musical devotion shared so dear,
shall unchain the flaming fears tangled near.

I'm weaving hope from syllables of peace~
and crippled thoughts, bleeding ink does release.  

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Constance La France May 12, 2024 at 3:06 PM Ink, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, Constance

Sara Kendrick May 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM Congratulations on your winning work in Constance's contest winners' list. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith May 12, 2024 at 8:41 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your colorful "Love" write. What a great way to end this. If only peace would come for everyone. Enjoy your day with your wonderful win.............

Larry mintz May 10, 2024 at 3:04 PM An excellent sonnet

Malabika Ray Choudhury May 9, 2024 at 8:10 AM A beautiful sonnet, Dear Empress. Your choice of words, your metaphors are amazing! Falling in love with your poem… Hugs ~

Mystic Rose Rose May 7, 2024 at 7:09 PM Keep weaving that hope dear poetess, from your lips to God's ear :) Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 6:27 AM Thank you so very much sweet rose

Paige Hind May 7, 2024 at 6:07 PM Amazing, I love "to veil greying grief in rose elegance" powerful metaphor, this is such a beautiful sonnet Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 7:02 AM Thank you so much dear Paige always a pleasure hearing from you

Duke Beaufort May 7, 2024 at 12:49 PM IE, I'm thinking that a cup of coffee could be a little bitter. Your words are like the sprinkle of sugar that makes the senses smile and feel wonderful. I love how you embrace silence and have musical devotion at the same time. It makes me think about how that is possible. Seems almost meditative, but I have to process the idea more. Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 7:03 AM Awn thank you so much dear duke. I appreciate your thoughtful and kind feedback. Always a pleasure having you read my work

Joseph P. DiMino May 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM "the charming cadence of soul's ardent kiss, paints a picturesque sea of lilac sky," -- beautiful imagery! Love has many prime colors and hues...though each of us seeing pigment and shades a bit differently, when it comes to love, at some point in time, will attempt a garden of our own to plant and nurture into divine blossom. "I'm weaving hope from syllables of peace~ and crippled thoughts, bleeding ink does release." Let us pray together for individual and world peace. Love is the only answer. Your poem is profoundly appreciated. Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 8:33 AM I am all in for world peace dear joe. Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and kind comment and compliments. Appreciate all your support. Always

Yann Rolland May 7, 2024 at 4:02 AM so beautiful, "tantalizing" images and words, i have never seen chamomilla flowers, you made me think they are rose, cant hope could come from peace, i think it is right, the idea is great and sincere, njoyed your elegant poem, thanks poet Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 8:34 AM Thank you so much for your sincere feedback. Always grateful

Valsa George May 6, 2024 at 9:22 PM "I'm weaving hope from syllables of peace~ and crippled thoughts, bleeding ink does release. " What an arresting conclusion to this love laden sonnet. This poem has an unusual flow and smoothness. Though you are so adept in free verse, here you have proved that you are equally proficient in rhyming poetry too. This is so faultlessly done, dear Empress. "Life when harmonized with bronze strings of bliss; the charming cadence of soul's ardent kiss, paints a picturesque sea of lilac sky, where mauve threads mirror day-dreams, soaring high." Wow.... wow! So impeccable. Into my FAVE Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 8:41 AM Thank you sweet valsa, this is so kind and generous of you, i am so very grateful for your thoughtful and soulfully sincere compliments along with the fave, thank you once again

Christina Bowring May 6, 2024 at 3:24 PM Dear Inky - wow- this is stunningly impressive! Is this your first sonnet? Now who’s doing the brilliant rhyming. I love your free verse, but, being a rhymer as you know, I appreciate the immense talent and artistry being so eloquently displayed here. To me, this is perfection with your immaculate 10 syllables, flowing cadence, perfect rhymes, what you have so poetically captured, etc, etc, etc. Amazing dear one. Constance is going to love this one as much as I do! Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 8:51 AM Awwn chriszy, thank you so much. You are always so kind and generous and i can feel the sincerity of your comments and compliments, for which i am truly grateful for . I do sonnets sometimes and it isnt my first sonnet, but this sonnet is done according to the contest rules and it isnt a traditional one, . I hope to see you try a sonnet, sonnets are not difficult to do but you know how i feel about rhymes, they dont come easy for me so i use my brain when writing them. Sending you always light and im so happy to receive your comments Christina Bowring May 6, 2024 at 3:27 PM I’m so inspired that I’m faving this one to keep and use as inspiration whenever I’m brave enough to attempt my first sonnet. You’ve just shown me the way. Thank you dear Inky. Good luck in the contest - this looks like a top winner to me! Hugs of admiration xx

Sotto Poet May 6, 2024 at 3:01 PM Dear Ink, your poem is truly splendid. The experience is incredibly poignant, causing me to contemplate the possibility of finding love at my older age ( smile), while the lingering sadness remains in the background. Your penmanship is exquisite, perfectly blending with sentiments of affection. A heart unfurls vibrant chamomile flowers when love encounters your silhouette at dusk. The heart's passionate kiss creates a beautiful melody, resulting in a stunning sea of violet skies. You possess a remarkable talent for creating serene scenes amidst chaos. I greatly appreciated every word you used to convey healing and optimism, emphasizing the profound beauty of language as a means of liberation and creation. Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 9:17 AM Thank you so very much honored and humbled by your kind and generous compliments truly!

Victor Buhagiar May 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM Not your usual style with long poems that need a canvas to paint. But wow. A sonnet! Only you can master the intricacies of love. What a delight to read your masterpiece. A fav and best for a win. Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 9:47 AM Thank you dear victor so very much i loved reading your poems too. I appreciate your fave as well as best wishes

Andrea Dietrich May 6, 2024 at 11:46 AM You did it, Ink. You wrote a rhyming sonnet and kept your usual style with beautiful imagery.loved the part about sunset hues veiling the greying grief Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 9:58 AM Awwn thank you sweet andrea i am always grateful for your kindness

Hilda Greenhough May 6, 2024 at 8:02 AM A beautiful poem, it transforms my thought to an almost attainment of love but grief stays in the background. I can feel the presence of this place. Best wishes . Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 9:58 AM Thank you dear hilda im always grateful for your kindness and generous support truly!

Vijay Pandit May 6, 2024 at 5:53 AM In harmony with feelings of love---a splendid write, Ink.--- When love meets your silhouette at twilight, heart unfurls chamomile flowers so bright---exactly! --charming cadence of soul's ardent kiss, paints a picturesque sea of lilac sky---beautiful! Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 9:59 AM Thank you so very much always dear victor, um grateful always for your poetic presence and support truly

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 6, 2024 at 5:32 AM Dearest Ink Empress, Your sonnet is genuinely a masterful symphony of words. Every single line dances with the elegance of twilight, a remarkable portrait of love's transformative power. Like chamomile flowers unfurling in the heart, your imagery absolutely evokes a sense of serenity amidst life's tumult. I loved every word as you show hope and healing, showcasing the profound beauty of language as a vessel for release and renewal. A breathtaking ode to love and liberation. A FAV! - Blessings, Daniel Ink Empress May 8, 2024 at 10:01 AM Dear daniel what a beautiful and thoughtful comment this is, i am so very grateful for your kindness and sincere compliments and fave too! Thank you so very much truly! Im grateful

The Aura Rhymes May 6, 2024 at 4:40 AM Wow when love meets at twilight huh? How romantic .

Lioness Onpaper May 6, 2024 at 3:09 AM love meets your silhouette at twilight, Oh damn!!!! Look at the movements u bring in your weaves papi!! heart unfurls chamomile flowers.. mmmmm .. veil greying grief in rose elegance.. the way u can bend the elements to such graceful visuals .. charming cadence of soul's ardent kiss, paints a picturesque sea of lilac sky,…damn you time stopping poetessss! I'm weaving hope from syllables of peace and crippled thoughts, bleeding ink does release… absolute brilliance!!!!soft touch with endless emotions

Silent One May 6, 2024 at 2:24 AM Only you can write a sonnet with such vivid descriptions.. now to try the lipogram.. This is a delicate dance of twilight hues and emotional resonance, where love emerges as a beacon of hope amidst the shadows of grief. The imagery of chamomile flowers unfurling in the heart's twilight, accompanied by flickering sunset hues, paints a vivid picture of the healing power of love's embrace. The metaphor of life harmonized with the bronze strings of bliss evokes a sense of harmony and serenity, while the lilac sky and soaring day-dreams mirror the boundless possibilities of love's embrace.