Ink Empress Poet Quatern

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written for Joseph May contest using words given by him,  in the form of Quatern, 8 syllables per line, abab rhyme scheme: this was quite the brain excercise and i Enjoyed doing it. 
words used ;  Lilacs , weary, misty, guitar, cajole , sigh , slumber, etching

 

Melted Moonbeams

When love tastes like melted moonbeams,  
stars cajole weary skies to swirl.  
Like lilacs sailing through rose dreams,  
cloaked in golden ashes and pearl.

Some melodies wane over time, 
when love tastes like melted moonbeams,  
yet, like perfumed sonnets that rhyme,  
an old soul’s guitar strums sweet themes.

Tonight, springs sigh as this heart gleams~
to twirling tunes of misty air.  
When love tastes like melted moonbeams,  
let the crooning clouds dance and flare.

Maybe it is through faded light~
hope awakes from its slumber seams,  
etching horizons with quartz white,  
when love tastes like melted moonbeams. 

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Tonye George February 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM Congratulations love. I loved the rhymes and repetitive flow. That first line caught me off guard. I love it. "When love tastes like melted moonbeams, stars cajole weary skies to swirl. Like lilacs sailing through rose dreams, cloaked in golden ashes and pearl." Feels ethereal! How I would love to taste the melted moonbeams, yes! For this I'd choose love one more time.

Sara Kendrick September 2, 2024 at 3:58 AM Back with congratulations on your winning work in Joseph's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your creative talent with us. Sara K

thriveni c mysore August 28, 2024 at 4:57 AM congratulations dear Empress. cheers.

Marilene Evans August 27, 2024 at 9:25 AM Congratulations. How sweetly love is imagined. Blessings.

Karen Jones August 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM This is gorgeous Inky! Congratulations on your win!

Joseph May August 27, 2024 at 7:47 AM Congrats on your win, very nicely penned

Andrea Dietrich August 16, 2024 at 1:43 AM I think the sponsor will love this one. I know I sure do. I am so behind in comments and tomorrow is my 49th anniversary but also a teachers meeting I wish I could avoid. I wish I had time to respond to all my commenters. You keep up so well. Also big congrats with Roberts contest.

Paula Goldsmith August 14, 2024 at 12:51 PM I loved reading your wonderful write. Your golden pen was working overtime. Love, love your last line. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful day........................ Ink Empress August 14, 2024 at 2:24 PM Awn thank you dear kind paula appreciate always your support truly

Valsa George August 14, 2024 at 4:56 AM Dear Empress, you have done it so beautifully and ingeniously. The poem cannot be rated nothing short of EXCELLENT, especially the last stanza. You have placed the chosen words in the most effective manner, in the most appropriate places, reflecting your creative ability. I tried to enter this contest, even made a futile attempt. I found this brain storming and finally gave up. I am sure it is going to be a top winner. All the Best gifted friend. Ink Empress August 14, 2024 at 2:27 PM Thank you sweet valsa for seeing good in my poems always! I am grateful for your kindness and generous support always!

Mystic Rose Rose August 13, 2024 at 6:39 PM Only you can bring out the flavor of a moon beam in such a precious way. Now that I know how it taste, I'd like to go find one too :) Ink Empress August 14, 2024 at 2:35 PM Thank you so much, it is actually the flavor of love here haha. You are so sweet , sacred rose! Appreciate you always

Paige Hind August 13, 2024 at 2:19 PM Oh, this is gorgeous, Ink- I love poems that have a refrain; you did a perfect job at it! A pleasure to read you! <3 Ink Empress August 15, 2024 at 1:29 AM Thank you so much sweet paige

Sam Kauffman August 13, 2024 at 10:50 AM Oh, Inky, you are at it again creating beauty from a random set of words. Your understanding of color, and how to use it poetically, is really outstanding. It is one of the elements I so love in your poems. And your theme line is just awesome - "melted moonbeams, indeed, dear friend. Best wishes for the contest. Sending you blessings of still nights and moonlight! Samzy~ Ink Empress August 15, 2024 at 2:40 AM Awwn samszy you are so kind thank you for reading and for leaving your thoughts. Always grateful

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 13, 2024 at 5:55 AM Dear Empress, I am always impressed how you spill out your words in wonderful poetic verses. The words that are given are brought to life in your words and images, which reflect upon your skill and creativity. I hope you do well in the contest and as for me, it is tops of Favs. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Ink Empress August 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM Aww thank you so much for the comment and also fave dear daniel

Victor Buhagiar August 13, 2024 at 2:24 AM Brilliant. I love your alliteration: especially "let the crooning clouds dance and flare." I wish to fly up there. Hugs. Ink Empress August 15, 2024 at 2:56 AM You are always so kind dear victor, thank you so very much truly

Hilda Greenhough August 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM You wrote a beautiful Quatern. The romantic story was stirring. Good luck with the contest. Ink Empress August 15, 2024 at 3:04 AM Thank you so very much dear hilda um grateful always for your support truly

Abdullah Alhemaidy August 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Lovely and so romantic! Ink Empress August 15, 2024 at 3:09 AM Thank you so much dear AA

Joseph P. DiMino August 12, 2024 at 2:09 PM "Tonight, springs sigh as this heart gleams~ to twirling tunes of misty air. When love tastes like melted moonbeams, let the crooning clouds dance and flare." -- Love it! Great poetry! Ink Empress August 15, 2024 at 3:11 AM Thank you dear joe always happy to hear from you

Sara Kendrick August 12, 2024 at 1:21 PM Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Love is a good topic about which to write. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara K Ink Empress August 15, 2024 at 3:28 AM Thank you dear sara

Lioness Onpaper August 12, 2024 at 12:13 PM love tastes like melted moonbeams,.. oooo damn the dreamy vibe !!! lilacs sailing through rose dreams, cloaked in golden ashes and pearl… mmm the magnificence of this weave is amazing papi!!!.. old soul’s guitar strums sweet themes. oook the depth of character in that line!!! Love it !! hope awakes from its slumber seams,etching horizons with quartz white, it is always an absolute treat to watch the world bend and mold to such a breathtaking piece through ur craftsmanship

Silent One August 12, 2024 at 11:22 AM You know some say the moon is made from cheese, so do melted moonbeams taste cheesy? Might be nice to have some melted moonbeams over some fries.. what do you think? On a serious note, you used the eight words really well and you poem as always is full of your unique metaphors.. The rhymes and flow is really good and so many wonderful lines it the eight words like, 'hope awakes from its slumber seams,' and stars cajole weary stars to swirl.. Best of luck in the contest.. Ink Empress August 12, 2024 at 11:23 AM Lol but here melted moonbeams taste like tears… it can be cheesy too yikes i hate cheese hahah u are funny silent one

The Aura Rhymes August 12, 2024 at 10:56 AM Slumber seams . So many great lines . Love it Ink Empress August 12, 2024 at 11:24 AM Thank you dahlin