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Love Is My Muse

What if love is my muse,
and you are the rosy
red poem in my soul?
Will you lead 
my ink to feel 
your warm air—
thaw hail in 
this iced mind? 

When dim rays 
fall as pale hues. 
I sit and gaze 
at the calm
halo of the moon,
in your sky from afar.
I seek for a silk sign,
to feel the echo of your 
sigh near me. 
So when the 
last leaf does wilt, 
I will rest my pen, 
and seal my eyes,
to read you like fine 
art in a gold book 
of firm vows. 
But what if the heat
of hurt sets 
fire to the
navy blue page 
of this tale?
Will the seas then 
ease my pain?
or will I be lost,
as I fade like a grey star,
from dust of hazy dusk?
Can this song be the
tune to your life? 
For I miss you more than 
any cues can tell.
Yet when you are gone,
your name will 
be my last sigh,
and this love will glow 
like the sun that will rise 
amid cold onyx rain.

Copyright © Ink Empress | Year Posted 2023

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Christopher Grieves Date: 10/9/2023 8:48:00 AM I have re-read this.. it is quite beautiful. Fave. It kinda reached into my soul with "For I miss you more than any cues can tell." There are many more poetic and lyrical lines.. but that was the one, Ink. Login to Reply Christopher Grieves Date: 10/9/2023 8:52:00 AM Also, this needs to read aloud :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 10/3/2023 6:25:00 PM Wow! This is mind-blowing, Ink, I love how you used so many different words in this restricting challenge, brilliant - "to read you like fine art in a gold book of firm vows", "dust of hazy dusk", "like the sun that will rise amid cold onyx rain" - exceptional lines:) Login to Reply

Paige Hind Date: 10/3/2023 2:53:00 PM Beautiful work, dear poetess. :) Your work always goes with me, wherever I am...few people do that to me. Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/5/2023 8:38:00 AM awwn thank you beautiful

Bill Baker Date: 10/3/2023 2:28:00 PM This would be a strong entry for the contest, if you choose to enter, Ink. It is a beautiful display of poetry under such constricting form guidelines. I added this poem to my FAVs list. I like the way you ask the "what if" question, then used imagery and descriptions to build the Love. Your final statement, "this love will glow like the sun that will rise amid cold onyx rain", was powerful and full commitment. Whatever the challenge, Love is. Thanks for sharing yur gift with us. Bill Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/5/2023 8:37:00 AM Thank you Bill, you are so kind, yes it was for a contest, and i dont know if i did well but i saw so many write so well. Thank you for your kind support truly

Sam Scott Date: 10/3/2023 11:21:00 AM Dear Ink, What can I say about your style here? Hmm.. (thinks) It suits me, crisp and neat yet colourful with beautiful descriptions.. restrained and yet, heart-felt. Yep, I think that is it.. I really liked the line "For I miss you more than any cues can tell." because it tugged at my raw emotions. You do this very well :) Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/5/2023 8:37:00 AM Thank you so much sam, yes was a bit of a challenge i think u will do this form very well, maybe give it a go. Im grateful to receive your thoughts on my poem

Hiya Sharma Date: 10/3/2023 6:48:00 AM Dearest Ink, your words flow like the most saccharine melody that echoes in the name of love..You truly have expressed utmost deep emotions in this poem which whisper the feelings of your heart, in such an eloquent way! This form is definitely challenging with using only 4 letter words or less, but you've definitely nailed it! So much you've painted here with hues of heartfelt imageries whilst sticking to the rules..Ahh, sooo gorgeous.I love so many lines here that made me go wow & a fav this is Login to Reply Hiya Sharma Date: 10/3/2023 6:51:00 AM "calm halo of the moon", "I seek for a silk sign", "to read you like fine art in a gold book of firm vows", "I fade like a grey star, from dust of hazy dusk" So many magical lines here my goodness.. "I miss you more than any cues can tell", "your name will be my last sigh" A love and a lover like that, both are truly eternal! Adore this write, best of luck for the contest :)

Susan Lawrence Date: 10/2/2023 9:53:00 PM Ink, I fly with you through the emotions … the vibrations and the sighs . Beauteous nuances that evoke hope, longing, passion and loss described in your magical words . I seek for a silk sign , to feel the echo of your sigh near me . Aah yes what a thought . Thank you for your deep heart and amazing expressions . Hugs, susan :) Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 3:45:00 AM Thank you so very much this means alot coming from a beautiful soul like you who is so talented and gifted. I love reading your poems i hope to read one soon again. Thank u for ur visit

Valsa George Date: 10/2/2023 8:23:00 PM Wow..... When a restriction comes, I feel so baffled. A bad workman always blames his tools. Through this poem you have proved that there is no barrier before a gifted poet.... short words or long words... nothing bothers you. This is a poem where you have eptomized love as a soul filling energy. When it is gone, still its very memory will instil you as you say when you conclude your poem."Yet when you are gone, your name will be my last sigh, and this love will glow like the sun that will rise amid cold onyx rain." Simply astounding..... Into my FAVE. Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 3:44:00 AM I am so honoured and humbled by your kind words really, your comments are as poetic and heartfelt and sincere as your poems are. I was in awe reading your take on this prompt how creatively you’ve written about love is beyond me! U are truly a gifted soul and i appreciate u reading and praising my work and leaving also a fave . Grateful

Sally Eslinger Date: 10/2/2023 5:03:00 PM OMG,Empress! And you muse of love filled you here! Now, I must say(while i agree w/Sotto) these lines for me took Love to its pure, created divine, soul-completing dimension! The early reference to the Sacred, rose, Heart of Christ, & your seeking ‘signs’ set your love/beloved distinctly in Heaven’s inspired dimension…a Fav. Wow! Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 3:41:00 AM It is so good to hear from you after such a long time kind talented poetess, i hope you are doing well and you are in my thoughts. This comment and your fave means alot to me. Thank you so very much

Frederic Parker Date: 10/2/2023 11:39:00 AM Many poets write about love, but not many can express the depth and feeling that lies in the heart-churning emotion until it creates a passion that burns the soul in silence as it waits to bloom, you, dear poet are one who feels the heat of your heart Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 3:40:00 AM This is a massive compliment, so generous of you to say that, i appreciate your thoughts and feedback. Just read your poem for this contest too and you did very well . Thank u again

Sotto Poet Date: 10/2/2023 10:44:00 AM Dear Ink, the stark difference between experiencing love and losing it is truly awe-inspiring. You skillfully paint vivid pictures and employ poetic devices to enhance the overall impact. Each line is a treasure, especially the one that beautifully captures the feeling of surrendering to the end as if closing a chapter: " So when the last leaf does wilt, I will rest my pen, and seal my eyes" Your muse is shaping them into an extraordinary poem. A poem that must be cherished and honored. Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 3:39:00 AM Dear Sotto, thank you so much for reading and for leaving such sincere and kind thoughts on my poem. Your support means alot and is appreciated. Grateful

Eve Roper Date: 10/2/2023 9:27:00 AM I love the entrance of your poem; a rose to warm romance.I feel like I am sitting painting the canvas of your poem. An artist of words. Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 3:35:00 AM Thank you so very much this means alot coming from a talented poetess like you. Grateful for your poetic presence.

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/2/2023 9:20:00 AM So when the last leaf does wilt, I will rest my pen, and seal my eyes, to read you like fine art in a gold book of firm vows--WOW! How beautiful is that! The four letter words constraint of this contest did not dim your hues, my friend. Splendid as always, Ink. Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 3:28:00 AM Ah this means alot coming from you Vijay, I appreciate you reading and leaving your thoughts and pointing out your favourite lines too. Truly always. Thank you so much

Fading Star Silence Date: 10/2/2023 8:50:00 AM Wow!! My beautiful soul sis! I feel your heart and soul in this breathtakingly beautiful piece! The words you weave always mesmerize me, the imagery stirs the soul and pulls at the heart..the depth and beauty and grace of this poem..I resonate so deeply with..the contrast of such an alluring and rapturous love with the agony of being worlds apart..the feels and fears that comes with a love so deep and true..I can’t even put into words the divinity I feel as I read..as always, your poetic soul. Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 3:26:00 AM Beautiful soul sis you are truly a gem. So sweet and kind and i know you would feel this poem, the emotions u can resonate , i appreciate you always being beautifully biased, and seeing good in my poems u are too kind

The Aura Rhymes Date: 10/2/2023 8:04:00 AM Aww you miss more than any cues can tell ? So sweet . Romantic one Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 2:30:00 AM Awwn thank you so much

Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/2/2023 7:37:00 AM What a marvellous contrast between love found and love lost. Impeccable imagery and great use of poetic devices. A poem to remember. Blessings. Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 2:19:00 AM Thank you Victor for always dropping by and for being so supportive. Grateful for your support always

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/2/2023 7:35:00 AM Wow!! So romantic the lines in this one. I enjoyed reading it today. The first stanza is expressive, creative and descriptive. I hope the red rose of a poem does melt the frozen mind and releases more love poems. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 2:17:00 AM Awwn thank you so much for such a beautiful comment, truly grateful for your support always

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/2/2023 6:23:00 AM Delicious to partake of... exploding with depth, your muse is truly beautiful. God bless you my friend. Love, Gina Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 2:11:00 AM Thank you always for your kind and generous support appreciate you

Tom Woody Date: 10/2/2023 6:22:00 AM Such a beautiful love poem Inky. My fave line is line 1 stanza 2. Of course line 1 stanza 1 is classic too. "Can this song be the tune to your life?" Absolutely! Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 2:10:00 AM Thank you so much always for your support. This was hard having to use only four letter words, but i found it fun to do.

Lioness Onpaper Date: 10/2/2023 6:15:00 AM I am the rosy red poem in ur soul aeee!! What do u mean??? We papi for a reason!!! gaze at the calm halo of the moon, mmm that line sets such a blissful tone to the piece!! feel the echo of your sigh near me... I can make that happen!! when n where!! I will rest my pen, and seal my eyes, to read you like fine art.. ooo promise?? .. Can this song be the tune to your life?.. what do u mea u already my life!!! Proper tune!!! For I miss you more than any cues can tell... SAME!! breathtaking!!! Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2023 2:10:00 AM Hahah papi u funny! Thank u for making me laugh! U are amazing