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apologies for my absence, been unwell and life is a bit, hectic at the moment but i will slowly and surely read your poems ...thank you all for always being so supportive

Written for the contest "who am i" sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

 

When soft colors of the amethyst twilight, dance amongst shadows~ swirling through forlorn forests, I count sparkling syllables of pirouetting peridots, looking for metered refrains from the emerald empyrean, while wondering, what am I but a speck of astral dust; garnet silhouette of desert orchid dusk, hanging on thin threads of lilac-laced lines, seeking sanguine streaks between black and white realms, composed with rhythmic reasons, that reveal pristine pathways to still wander, like a soulful sojourner, sleepwalking through pilgrims perfumed with peace, to attain eternal nirvana, there, I’ll no longer be a wingless bird, but will soar like a golden eagle, feathered in fragranced faith, and porcelain-tailed promises. And as the pink pearl moon unveils its hyacinth halo, I twirl to the tamarind tenors of twinkling topaz, that fall upon healing hills thriving with buttercup bliss, below funeral fogs, where melanin phases of faces lurk in sweltering silence, stimulating my quill to release pastel pigments of contentment, like glowing galaxies of gratitude. Yet, I am an unfinished poem, completely incomplete, comfortably rhyme-less, misplaced in a melancholic meadow of magnolia metaphors, too vague for the eye that sees not beyond my sun-kissed skin. While from ethereal verses, scattered across seraphic spheres, I strive, wishing that phrases I weave across midnight skies, would calm the soundless storms beneath lunar-pillowed oceans, as this glistening ink on the ceremonial canvas of life and beyond, longs to be the epitaph that immortalizes my voice amidst ashes and stones, skeletons and bones, there I’ll slumber with light still flowing through poetic veins, amidst the piercing pandemonium and turmeric tranquility; yin and yang of existence, I am both, earth and water; aura of intuitive seas~ and cathartic currents mirroring the crestfallen crescent, soaked in infinite luminescence from aesthetic lanterns.

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Date: 7/7/2024 6:49:00 AM
This contest really helps us to understand ourselves beyond our names and what we are known for. You have done this so well Dear, Ink. "I am both, earth and water; aura of intuitive seas and cathartic currents mirroring the crestfallen crescent." You've implored the use of great metaphors to describe yourself. This is a soul's talk and it is powerful. "where melanin phases of faces lurk in sweltering silence." There are a lot of things lurking in both darkness and silence. Best wishes.
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Date: 7/5/2024 10:34:00 AM
Beautifully composed, dear Ink. You always turn pain into something hopeful, a beautiful voice there is in that head of yours....enjoyed reading <3
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Date: 7/3/2024 12:40:00 PM
IE, what you describe sounds like something of a wonderful soul...open to all that there is and appreciative. This is truly beautiful. It's really an interesting question. Who are we? You seen to be something mystical.
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Date: 7/3/2024 1:01:00 AM
Congratulations on your win dear poet.... What a beautiful piece of poetry..... It left me spellbound :)
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Date: 7/2/2024 9:50:00 PM
Aesthetic thoughts too. Congratulations dear poet.
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Date: 7/2/2024 1:25:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Empress! I can always count on a plethora of emotive passion, your poetry immortalized and is seen beyond your beautiful sun-kissed skin, dear Ink. Virtual hugs~Anaya
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Date: 7/1/2024 8:35:00 PM
Like Crystol Woods who has just commented below me, I too repeat- What a rich wealth of vocabulary and imagery! This probing into your identity, your notion of your place in this universe, your desire to be remembered through your poetry even after you become bone and ashes, your existential angst, your longing to fly high into the vast horizons like an eagle, all these are deeply delved into, here in this poem. "there, I’ll no longer be a wingless bird, but will soar like a golden eagle, feathered in fragranced faith, and porcelain-tailed promises." Wow... you are a golden eagle, nay a winged Pegasus. With delight we watch your flight, while being rooted to the earth as an Empress. Congratulations on your great win.... ! Happy I could be with you in the winner's list, though lower.
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Date: 7/2/2024 1:39:00 AM
Thank you sweet valsa always for being so kind and generous! You are such a generous and supportive soul. Your poems are always worthy of all the accolades and your comments make me feel like my poems are good enough. Theres only few like you so sincere and sees good in everything . Sending you light always
Date: 7/1/2024 4:43:00 PM
What a rich wealth of vocabulary and imagery... what a beautiful mind!
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Date: 7/2/2024 1:40:00 AM
Thank you so much for reading and for leaving such a beautiful comment dear crystol, so kind of you to say “ beautiful mind” truly grateful
Date: 7/1/2024 10:36:00 AM
This is an endearing poem. I feel the presence of many layers of existence. Perhaps we can be two places at one time. Now I view myself in a different light too. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Sending best wishes for your recovery.
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Date: 7/2/2024 1:41:00 AM
Awwn thank you so very much dear Hilda so kind of you
Date: 7/1/2024 6:55:00 AM
This is an unlimited supply of your personhood wanting to stake a claim for all the poet you want to be....we are always in the process of becoming so you are on track...a great volume of work. Ink!
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Date: 7/2/2024 1:44:00 AM
Thank you so very much dear nette
Date: 7/1/2024 5:47:00 AM
So lovely. We're all unfinished poems, aren't we? Even at death so many questions and mysteries remain. Who are we really, deep inside? So all we have to go on is what can be observed, and what we see about inky we adore. Sorry you've been in pain again. Hope this week is better
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Date: 7/2/2024 1:45:00 AM
Awn thank you so much for such a kind comment dear tomsz and also so thoughtful! Grateful always for your poetic support
Date: 7/1/2024 2:30:00 AM
I weave across midnight skies, would calm the soundless storms beneath lunar-pillowed oceans. There is much beauty in your poems. Your talent always excels. Great alliteration and beautiful imagery. Deserves first placement.
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Date: 7/2/2024 1:50:00 AM
Your comment made me smile so kind you are dear victor thank you so very much
Date: 6/30/2024 9:29:00 PM
Imaginative beauty every line, Ink, Cascades with your talent, thanks for sharing!
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Date: 6/30/2024 5:33:00 PM
This Is Multiple Dimensional Beyond the Milky Nile Worthy...Lit Lit Lit,!!! Line by Line Light!
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Date: 6/30/2024 3:32:00 PM
Dear Ink, This intriguing poem explores identity, existence, and the search for meaning in the universe. The poem contemplates many places, nature, and spiritual development. Images of heavenly bodies, hues, and nature evoke amazement and introspection.  You employ expressive words to create emotions and paint vivid scenes. Words like "peridots," "empyrean," "nirvana," and "fragranced faith" evoke mystery and beauty. Alliteration, assonance, and metaphors make language lyrical. I missed reading and commenting on your wonderful poetry as I was away on vacation.
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Date: 6/30/2024 2:05:00 PM
'Weaving phrases across midnight skies to calm the soundless storms", Wonderful write
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Date: 6/30/2024 1:15:00 PM
Who are you? Is there a metaphor or enough adjectives to describe you? This is an interesting contest and I wonder how many will delve into their soul like you have... Your poem beautifully captures a journey through vivid imagery and emotional depth. The use of colour, gemstones, and celestial elements evokes a sense of wonder and introspection. Themes of identity, existential reflection, and the search for peace resonate throughout.
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Date: 6/30/2024 11:22:00 AM
Omg opening line is like a poetic movie!!! When soft colors of the amethyst twilight, dance amongst shadows.. absolutely love!! soar like a golden eagle, feathered in fragranced faith, and porcelain-tailed promises… the power animating from this line is mesmerizing.. stimulating my quill to release pastel pigments of contentment, love the perspective this comes in aee.. calm the soundless storms beneath lunar-pillowed oceans, the strength in this is melodic. I am both, earth and water; soaked in infinite luminescence This piece oozes in gorgeous power
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Date: 6/30/2024 11:23:00 AM
Hahah u are such a drama queen papi
Date: 6/30/2024 11:14:00 AM
Beautiful as always
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