Ink Empress Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

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..

moon-lily memories

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 

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Unseeking Seeker January 12, 2024 at 11:58 PM A big wow and warmest congratulations on your trophy win, IE - God bless

Sam Kauffman January 12, 2024 at 2:00 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 January 12, 2024 at 1:55 PM Congrats on your win! I am just now reading this- it's beautiful and lovely and kind.

Silent One January 12, 2024 at 1:05 PM Congratulations on another trophy win for you...

Roger Roger January 12, 2024 at 2:28 AM Wow! Congratulations... Ink Empress January 12, 2024 at 5:27 AM Thank you so very much truly im so grateful

Andrea Dietrich January 11, 2024 at 1:09 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 January 11, 2024 at 9:07 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 January 10, 2024 at 4:47 PM wonderful reading IE, like you i think time can heal everything, thanks for the talented rivers in heaven , enjoyed yann Ink Empress January 11, 2024 at 3:06 AM Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging feedback truly grateful i am

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 10, 2024 at 4:32 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 January 11, 2024 at 3:10 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 January 10, 2024 at 11:40 AM turquoise that is all I see, and the rest of the colors, I imagine, love every single word, no kiddin' xo Ink Empress January 11, 2024 at 3:22 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 January 10, 2024 at 11:15 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 January 11, 2024 at 3:24 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 January 10, 2024 at 10:25 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 January 11, 2024 at 3:29 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 January 10, 2024 at 10:26 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 January 10, 2024 at 9:36 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 January 11, 2024 at 3:41 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 January 10, 2024 at 8:05 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 January 11, 2024 at 3:53 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 January 10, 2024 at 7:51 AM A heartfelt tribute to your friend, Memories take you through the good times you shared Ink Empress January 11, 2024 at 3:53 AM Thank you so very much dear joseph

Jude Herrick January 10, 2024 at 6:26 AM A beautiful poem of your heart for your precious friend Ink Empress January 11, 2024 at 3:54 AM Thank you so much always

Hiya Sharma January 10, 2024 at 5:34 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 January 11, 2024 at 3:59 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 January 10, 2024 at 5:38 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 Kendrick January 10, 2024 at 5:27 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 January 11, 2024 at 4:19 AM Thank you so very much truly. And for feeling my poem. Im always grateful for your support too

Daisy Meadows January 10, 2024 at 4:46 AM Such a beautiful poem and tribute to your friend. Well written.

The Aura Rhymes January 10, 2024 at 3:31 AM This is too touching . Damn . Love it

Lioness Onpaper January 10, 2024 at 2:28 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 January 10, 2024 at 2:21 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 January 10, 2024 at 2:22 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!