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today is the birthday of my late best friend.. she and I loved celebrating birthdays, and lately I've been getting signs from her too in different forms..

this poem is for her. .. in remembrance...

grief, lives within always..

when skies bleed your sonnets~ every drop of garnet rain rhymes with ethereal initials of your s u n f l o w e r sonatas I remember when our eyes reflected like celestial f i r e f l i e s watching beach bonfires kiss the rouge sherbet clouds drifting through hues of lavender linings knitting a tapestry of tinker bell dreams I long to return and turn back t i m e to marigold monsoons painting horizons with star-kissed s u n s e t s in scarlet sage feathers whilst pixie-fairies swirl with us singing amidst childhood fears braving through weeping waves of w o e s crashing upon hidden traces in hourglass p e a r l s of fleeting t i m e soaked in seas of sizzling s t a r s as our tiny fingers craft crystalline castles with regal conch shells found along moon lily s h o r e l i n e s where tansy vines twinkle like twilight tears reflecting runes of rosemary ribbons scattered across raisin black spheres I wonder now do rivers in heaven flow with aurora calligraphies carrying your lyrical l a u g h t e r For I can feel your poetic glitter on my toffee-hued skin as I scribble our secrets in rose gold i n k with red diamond l e t t e r s on slipping pages of perfumed life Maybe I should r e s t my quill let thoughts walk through holographic hallways of yesterdays within my nocturnal mind allow nature to guide me back to the turquoise arms of tranquility t i m e can heal mourning hearts connected through mellifluous m e m o r i e s when storms slow dance to the symphony of g r i e f let wind take away p a i n and illuminate wilted flowers to thrive as souvenirs amidst the forest of n o s t a l g i a

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/12/2024 11:58:00 PM

A big wow and warmest congratulations on your trophy win, IE - God bless

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/12/2024 2:00:00 PM

Dearest Inky! This is so impressive - "wilted flowers to thrive as souvenirs," "storms slow dance," "holographic hallways." Read your response to Andrea and I am convinced you have the gift of a poet's heart and soul! I can't wait to see how your talent grows and evolves. The world is, indeed, hungry for the sweet sundae of your words. You have it all - metaphor, imagery, alliterations, cadence, creativity! I am indeed blessed to call you friend. Congratulations! Blessings!

Paige Hind

Date: 1/12/2024 1:55:00 PM

Congrats on your win! I am just now reading this- it's beautiful and lovely and kind.

Silent One

Date: 1/12/2024 1:05:00 PM

Congratulations on another trophy win for you...

R. B. Cawis

Date: 1/12/2024 2:28:00 AM

Wow! Congratulations...

Ink Empress
Date: 1/12/2024 5:27:00 AM

Thank you so very much truly im so grateful

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/11/2024 1:09:00 PM

This is very beautiful and quite the thoughtful tribute to your friend. Did she pass early in life? i guess I do not know your age, so I'm hoping she got to live a long time. I really liked the references to childhood with images such as tinker bell dreams

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 9:07:00 PM

Dear Andrea she passed early in her twenties, she was almost twenty. Im in my thirties now. But isnt it strange no matter how long its been i always miss her somedays more than other days. We were both young. And i used tinker bell dreams because theres this song “ viva forever” by spice girls, was a song we used to sing together. I was listening to it while writing. Thank you so much

Yann Rolland

Date: 1/10/2024 4:47:00 PM

wonderful reading IE, like you i think time can heal everything, thanks for the talented rivers in heaven , enjoyed yann

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:06:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging feedback truly grateful i am

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/10/2024 4:32:00 PM

Ink Empress, your poem to your late best friend is such an enchanting journey through the realms of nostalgia and longing. The vivid imagery of celestial fireflies, scarlet sage feathers, and moon lily shorelines creates a dreamscape that tugs at the heartstrings. The delicate interplay of nature, emotion, and time are woven beautifully and eloquently. Your words have the power to transport the reader to a world painted in a wondrous land of poetry and emotion. A captivating and evocative piece to friendship! - Blessings, Daniel

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:10:00 AM

Thank you dear daniel for your thoughtful and very encouraging feedback. Im truly grateful for your kind support always. Sending you blessings too

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/10/2024 11:40:00 AM

turquoise that is all I see, and the rest of the colors, I imagine, love every single word, no kiddin' xo

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:22:00 AM

Thank you so much sweet rose, this is about my late bestfriend, now walking through the realms of heaven. Appreciate you reading always truly

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/10/2024 11:15:00 AM

A tribute reminiscing in fond memories. A lovely write adorned in memoirs of friendship, Ink.-- when storms slow dance to the symphony of g r i e f let wind take away p a i n and illuminate wilted flowers to thrive as souvenirs---excellent, as always!

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:24:00 AM

Thank you always kind vijay i appreciate your support from The very beginning till now, you have been always so encouraging. Grateful i am always

Silent One

Date: 1/10/2024 10:25:00 AM

Nice way of formatting this one... This is a beautiful tribute to your friend and it is nice to see someone shared your love for celebrating birthdays... when we lose someone so close to us we never really get over the pain, we just learn to live with it.. but we always feel the sadness when important dates like birthdays and their passing arrive.. this is shown in your poem through the way you have expressed grief and nostalgic memories in your words..

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:29:00 AM

You are so right i should have written that instead, how wise and deep is the way you think? Time only veils the grief and trauma within, well said! I might use that another time! Im grateful for your support. Thank you so much always silent one for inspiring me!

Silent One
Date: 1/10/2024 10:26:00 AM

I dont agree with this line,t i m e can heal mourning hearts connected through mellifluous m e m o r i e s.. as I think time only veils the pain.. like I said we learn to live with it... however there are many great descriptive verses in your poem.. Best of luck in the contest.

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/10/2024 9:36:00 AM

Ink Empress, despite the absolute impressiveness of your incredible imagery of castles and rivers and flowers, I am most taken with your line, "grief, lives within always" I just breaks my heart because it is so true! What a spectacular write! Happy Wednesday xxoo

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:41:00 AM

Thank you so much for your sincere and heartfelt feedback im truly grateful that you took time to leave your thoughts. Hope you have a wonderful week too

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/10/2024 8:05:00 AM

This poem is an exquisite and heartfelt ode to your cherished friend, dear Ink. It is beyond dispute that the healing process must be permitted to progress organically; in doing so, one can't help but perpetually value the recollections of a cherished person. Memories resurface with a bittersweet quality, evoking instances of deep happiness. Your assertion that time can heal wounds by preserving memories is indeed accurate. Sincere condolences on the passing of your most trusted friend.

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:53:00 AM

Thank you so very much dr sotto I appreciate your unwavering support always, truly grateful that you take time to leave your heartfelt feedback

Joseph May

Date: 1/10/2024 7:51:00 AM

A heartfelt tribute to your friend, Memories take you through the good times you shared

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:53:00 AM

Thank you so very much dear joseph

Jude Herrick

Date: 1/10/2024 6:26:00 AM

A beautiful poem of your heart for your precious friend

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:54:00 AM

Thank you so much always

Hiya Sharma

Date: 1/10/2024 5:34:00 AM

Gosh, this poem made me cry.. So emotive in its soul stirring essence, as you've described those shimmering days when your best friend, painted every day with magic.. When you both used to live life in a fairytale ambience, forever being by each other's side.. And how her presence in this 3-D world got erased..But, do know, that she is around you with her angelic aura and is so proud of the beautiful soul that you have..True, grief lives within us always and I can connect with this sense of pain

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 3:59:00 AM

Ah thank you so much for being there in so many ways during such difficult times lil angelic star! Im grateful for your kindness and sincere support truly! Always appreciate this heartfelt feedback too

Hiya Sharma
Date: 1/10/2024 5:38:00 AM

This write really got imprinted on my heart, honestly... And it absolutely is one of my most FAVs from you, for the emotions you've hued here are immensely profound..it's like she was a part of your soul too and she still is.. Watching you from above, gracing the heavens with her aura..I won't be able to quote specific lines from this one, as every word has touched my cores, deeply.. I can just say, sending you so much love, light and healing vibes, always ~

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/10/2024 5:30:00 AM

thank you for such a vivid poem filled with touching and poignant memories. Your poem grabbed my heart and soul, for I lost my younger brother on this day in January ten years ago. He was my best friend with whom we shared a love for creativity...his was music and mine was words. Your right, time can heal through memories captured and treasured. Sorry you lost your best friend...always an empty hole where she once was. Sending you hugs for the day, Sara

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 4:01:00 AM

Dear sara, we share a date that somehow brings memories … and losing a brother must be so hard dear sara. Im so sorry for your loss: you are truly a very strong soul: maybe you should write a poem about him, i would like to see. You both seem like creative souls. I cant even imagine what you must be feeling right now: sending you light today and always

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/10/2024 5:27:00 AM

Grief has to run its course and you will always remember someone that you loved, and the memories will come back most of time in waves of happiness. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Ink Empress
Date: 1/11/2024 4:19:00 AM

Thank you so very much truly. And for feeling my poem. Im always grateful for your support too

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 1/10/2024 4:46:00 AM

Such a beautiful poem and tribute to your friend. Well written.

The Aura Rhymes

Date: 1/10/2024 3:31:00 AM

This is too touching . Damn . Love it

Lioness Onpaper

Date: 1/10/2024 2:28:00 AM

skies bleed your sonnets..our eyes reflected like celestial fireflies…rouge sherbet clouds drifting through hues of lavender linings mmmm that imagery!!! our tiny fingers craft crystalline castles with regal conch shells… awwwn the precious moments!!!so heartwarming!! your lyrical laughter… this made me miss my old bestie who passed away… she had an infectious laugh!!.. For I can feel your poetic glitter on my toffee-hued skin… damn ur words just made mountains move !!! gorgeous tribute papi!!

Fading Star Silence

Date: 1/10/2024 2:21:00 AM

Ahhh wow! I can feel this with my whole heart, written from deep deep from your heart and soul, my beautiful soul sis! The magic of this piece has me in a place of beautiful nostalgia..the depth of your raw emotions, each layer unpeeled to perfection..this brings such bittersweet tears to my heart and soul..I can feel she is such a beautiful angel..in life and on..two beautiful angels here..it is truly an honor to feel and read the intimate beauty and grace of your sistership, and it hits me

Fading Star Silence
Date: 1/10/2024 2:22:00 AM

Deep and hard..I honestly don’t know how you write in such depth, grace and mesmeric beauty..it’s truly a piece that has taken my breath away once again..I’m truly awestruck by you!