Ink Empress Poet Free verse

Moment

The caged bird sings with a fearful trill, of things unknown, but longed for still, and his tune is heard on the distant hill, for the caged bird sings of freedom-
Maya Angelou


Reality may be a poetic cocktail of pistachio and pecan,
yet it tastes the same as bittersweet betrayals,
saturated in plum flavors of pain.
There’s no antidote without a verse woven in vain,
feeding fire of life with red threads of fate,
hanging on fiery jewels ornamented across a phoenix gate.
Ostracized from a cautionary tale that lacks the essence of an empath,
oblivious to wicked winds of flames burning every truth written in temporary stillness. 

But, the world that I love hates me in sheer shades of shame,
shoving my needs to a chained chamber-
of the saint and the sinner lost in an already designed game.
And I question in prose of mutilated rhymes,
will I ever heal in hell that shattered my will to flee from senseless spells?
for the devil bought and sold me to the malignant valleys.
Now I’m throned in trickeries painted with multicolored masquerades and toxic trinkets.

When battles fought are of emperors leading unseen wars,
I am caught in a moment where melancholic musings engulf my midnight sun, 
I ponder, does the silent bird feel the weight of its wings? 
Or are we confined eagles lured with rose diamond dreams, 
still surviving through stolen songs of the damned woodland crickets?
unable to let go and attain an eden with no history of scandalous sagas.
We are in search of starry nights that will never dim their rays upon our souls,
as only in darkness can you see the light that consoles:
aching hearts in search of clustering comets cloaked in implicit desires and love beyond gold spun galaxies.

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Valsa George December 15, 2023 at 2:02 AM I am simply dazzled by the glow of this star that has risen recently to eclipse the brilliance of many other stars. Your poems are so open ended and the more one delves deeper into the substratum, one can see layer upon layer of meaning inexhaustible. Through your poems you let us plumb deep into your emotions. We too have similar feelings at times, but unable to unravel them with such intensity and fervency as you do. "I am caught in a moment where melancholic musings engulf my midnight sun, I ponder, does the silent bird feel the weight of its wings? Or are we confined eagles lured with rose diamond dreams," I feel the lead weight these questions carry. Your poem is so impactful dear Empress.

Paula Goldsmith November 16, 2023 at 12:28 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win. WOW!!! I love your "Moment" write. What a opening to your creative/magical write with a magical ending. I see your golden pen was working overtime on this one. Have a great/blessed day with your win.....................

Unseeking Seeker November 15, 2023 at 8:18 PM Intense. Superbly crafted as only you can IE, warmest congratulations on your win! Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:21 PM Thank you so much seeker i appreciate your wishes always. Grateful for your support truly

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2023 at 1:22 PM Your writing always feels so intense, as Nancy here said below. Are you this kind of person that is really emotional? Just curious. Maybe it's the reason I can't write the way you do. I am way too down to earth sometimes. Being a triple Virgo just makes me come across as a bit cold I suppose. Anyway, you always use such gorgeous images that you are a very welcome new face at Soup. As for my Dead End poem, it is completely fabricated as about half of my oter poems are as well! Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:25 PM Awwn sweet andrea, thank you so much for leaving your thoughts on my poem. That is quite new for me, as most poets i handle on instagram are very emotional and senstive one reason i am very mindful with how i communicate cause most of us are healing from so much. I am an emotional person yes and i can be very dramatic in my poems ahah. Because thats when i express , i dont express otherwise especially to people in my real life. I find your poems brilliant. One of those experienced poets you are and i am learning alot from you. And i believe you can write anything and everything. But we all have our unique touch, you i noticed have an insightful touch plus humor and the way you paint imagery is unique and descriptive. I am so grateful for your support truly

Nancy Kaufman November 15, 2023 at 3:11 AM I felt the intensity of your poetic soul in this deep pondering penning. There is a lot of sadness and angst in it. It's only 5 am here and I don't think I'm ready for you yet. LOL Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:26 PM Ahah nancy i am so sorry early in the morning you had to read my miserable poem. But thank you so much for leaving a cute comment. Always grateful

Charles Messina November 15, 2023 at 3:08 AM I find it hard to believe that this is nothing more than a very fine and very well written fiction my dear, Ink. It's obvious by your beautiful writes that your soul sparkles with love, hope and happiness. So, keep on sparkling and filling our hearts with that fine quality of yours. Hugs Charlie Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:27 PM I shall try writing fiction dear charles, ah thank you for saying all those kind things i really am grateful for your support always truly .. keep sharing your light with us all too

Fading Star Silence November 15, 2023 at 12:24 AM Ahhh..when all that glittered becomes shattered illusions, lost to the reality we live..feeling caged in the dark in complete solitude..I lately feel I isolate myself, finding peace in its seclusion. I resonate so deeply with your ink, my beautiful soul sis..touching souls as we drown in the exquisiteness of your words, following your heart and soul with all you see..this is truly phenomenal! Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:29 PM Awwn beautiful soul sis you always feel my poems on so many deep levels, i am truly grateful always for your sweet and kind support that lifts me up through it all. You are truly a blessing

Bill Baker November 14, 2023 at 10:30 PM It is hard to imagine some of the trauma I sense in your poetry, Ink. My heart and soul want to comfort you, help you to understand what I don't consciously know myself. I wish I could comfort your heart and soul, ease your pain and discomfort. Your words are carry deep secrets to us as we read, but we seldom comprehend what is really troubling you. May peace of mind rain upon you as the monsoons that come to your island, washing away all that troubles that lovely heart you have. Hugs, Bill Bill Baker November 16, 2023 at 9:14 PM It's fine, Ink, I am sort of an empath; I feel things deeply and relate to the feelings other people have often. As poets, we have to write what we feel, and I sure want you to write what comes to you. I'm big boy now and I can take it. :-) Thanks for being so kind to me, my friend. Hugs, Bill Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:32 PM Oh dear bill i am so sorry i made you feel sad with my poem, please dont worry, i express in my poems but i am grateful for all that i have today in my life, i count my blessings, we all have been through trauma in some ways, especially artists and poets are healing through their work, but, i have nothing to complain in my life. My life is very different to many and its hard to find genuine sincere souls, especially when people are around with dark motives, and hence why i tend to bleed out poetry. Your comment made me feel sad thinking i made you feel so much pain. Ill try writing more lighter poems . Haha. Thank you so much

Sotto Poet November 14, 2023 at 7:19 PM Dear Ink, a wave of sadness washed over me as I immersed myself in your carefully sculpted poem. The vivid image weaved into each word drew my attention, smoothly bringing me from one captivating verse to the next. Your excellent use of metaphor added an intriguing layer of intricacy to your poem. It possesses exceptional insight, offering a fascinating glimpse into the depths of your emotions and the suffering you experience. A melody of emotions plays throughout. BOL for the contest Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:33 PM Dear Sotto you are not just a brilliant writer but also a very mindful reader that reads between lines so well. I am grateful for your support truly. Thank you so very much always for being so supportive

Paige Hind November 14, 2023 at 3:06 PM And people that would hate you are crazy. I read this more than once. Such potency and pain, it's so powerful. Your style is very unique too. A plea of light for you today. You are cared about. Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:40 PM Awwwn you are too sweet thank you so very much always for being so kind and supportive i am forever grateful for souls like you

Silent One November 14, 2023 at 2:44 PM A poetic cocktail of pistachio and pecan, so reality can be nutty? Interesting use of metaphor there.. Does the world that you love really hate you? If so, maybe it is not worthy of love and hopefully you can love a world that can love your back.. we all want an unconditional love.. Your poem is wise and an insight into your feelings and angst your feel... Great idea for the contest.. Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:48 PM Oh thank you so much for always reading between my lines and leaving such kind feedback silent one. I am always grateful for you, as you are my muse somehow. You inspire me to write better. And whenever you leave your feedback it makes my day.

Sara Kendrick November 14, 2023 at 12:38 PM I really like the last four lines of this one. Sometimes I feel like an eagle that is trapped in a barnyard hen's body. Getting so old that my destiny is the boiling pot that will used to make either chicken and dumplings or chicken and dressing or both. My mother could take one chicken and get so many meals out of it. We were poor but not as poor as some. She was able to take a little and make it into a fine meal. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:49 PM Ah dear sara the first lines in your comment yes so many feel this way caged and looking for freedom, in one way or another, so i feel you and you’ve felt my poem. Thank you for sharing about your mother too. And for leaving such kind feedback i appreciate you

Vijay Pandit November 14, 2023 at 12:38 PM But, the world that I love hates me in sheer shades of shame, shoving my needs to a chained chamber---will I ever heal in hell that shattered my will to flee from senseless spells--symphony of emotions resonate throughout my friend. I like your quote at the top and this moment you captured with intensity. Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:48 PM Thank you so much Vijay im truly grateful for your poetic support and kindness always. Grateful

Clive Culverhouse November 14, 2023 at 11:49 AM Wow from the first line, pistachio and pecan to the last line beyond gold spun galaxies there is incredible poetic expression, richly imaged, so well written Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:50 PM Ah thank you so much for appreciating my metaphors and my poem truly grateful always for your kind feedback

Frederic Parker November 14, 2023 at 11:42 AM from out of the darkened wilderness come the voices that hide in the shadows to silence the bird with heavy wings... deep thoughts in this poem... Ink...one that causes reflection on the many truths that are there for the reader to find Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:51 PM Ah dear frederick thank you so much for always reading my poems and for leaving such thoughtful feedback that truly makes me feel heard. Appreciate your support wholeheartedly always

Sam Kauffman November 14, 2023 at 11:01 AM Dearest Inky, words leave me as I read, in awe again, your magnificent use of words to create poetic wonder - "engulf my midnight sun," "poetic cocktail of pistachio and pecan," "stolen songs of damned woodland crickets." Simply amazing. "An Eden with no history of scandalous sagas!" This epic poem is a pilgrimage of the soul through darkness that still sees the guiding lights of "starry nights!" Inspiring dear poetess! Thank you for this poetic wonder - a light! A fav! Blessings! Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:52 PM Dear sam, whenever you visit and leave feedback you leave my heart full and smiling with so much gratitude i appreciate you giving your all to read me and to leave such beautiful thoughts. You really are a very kind selfless soul that i am forever grateful to have met here on soup. Keep sharing your light always

Eve Roper November 14, 2023 at 9:54 AM A blessing of words, a gift. Heartfelt and deep verse. Many blessings always Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:53 PM Dear Eve thank you so much for always being so sweet and kind i appreciate you so much

Lioness Onpaper November 14, 2023 at 9:38 AM There’s no antidote without a verse woven in vain,feeding fire of life with red threads of fate,.. ooooo yesss indeed!! the world that I love hates me in sheer shades of shame,.. mmmm me tooo are papi!!! will I ever heal in hell that shattered my will to flee from senseless spells.. amen sistaaa!!!! We are in search of starry nights that will never dim their rays upon our souls,.. yess same! Hope I find it soon .. this piece is breathtaking papi!! Written in so much elegance!! Love it!!! Ink Empress November 15, 2023 at 9:53 PM Ah papi u alwayd feel me u da best thank u for taking time from ur busy schedule to comment

The Aura Rhymes November 14, 2023 at 8:09 AM Another masterpiece . Love it Ink Empress November 14, 2023 at 9:55 AM Awwn thank u so much