My Empathetic Quill Bleed For the Empress Ink

The moonlight bathed her cell in pallid light while she sat hunched over her desk, clutching her pen between her confound fingertips. As she bled ink of symphonic symphonies yearning to break free, dancing like ethereal fireflies in the dusky barren lands.

Exiled by the hypocrisy of bureaucracy bounding her liberations and confounding her alliterations in a poetic prison. In this twisted virtual reality, duplicitous usurpers roam freely, weaving webs of deception with malicious delight.

As the chains of bureaucratic red tape clung to her delicate wrists, suffocating her imagination and confiscating her freedom of speech.

Oppressors rejoiced at achieving their vindictive objective, silencing the profound beauty of her verses and incarcerating her poetic stanzas

Woe, how the audacious bars of administrative constructors cast a pall of despair upon her unifying spirit. Her delicate offerings of metaphors and sonorous stanzas, whispered secrets which craved to be heard.

The faulty haters' impervious hearts were armoured with verdant envy which remained shielded behind the ruling dogma.

Her supporters calls of injustice to be rectified fell on deaf ears while the galvanizing melodies of empathetic quills bled for the Empress of Ink.

So we must be louder.

Hear our protest, release our Empress! Unsheathe her rhythmical rhymes! For her penmanship was never the true crime. She was just another victim of an envious mob.

Can they not see? That her absence coursed a crater larger than the Grand Canyon.

We shall not, shall not be silenced so hear our mutiny!

Reinstate our Empress, restore her creative sovereignty.

Remove the shackles of authoritative administration, as her voice is a beacon of truth, resilience and poetic revolution. So let her ink stain our community with its brilliance once more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Silence Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 1:59 PM
Bravo!! This has truly brought me to tears..your lovely thoughts and feels has truly pulled at my heartstrings! I agree with all you’ve woven here..so beautifully and gracefully penned! I couldn’t have said it better myself! You are one of the real ones, speaking and advocating for our lovely friend ink! So eloquent and classy are your powerfully beautiful words..always weaving masterpieces, amazing soul!
Silence Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 1:59 PM
And congratulations on POTD!! So deserving and more!!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 3:50 AM
A lovely tribute! Congratulations on POTD!
One Avatar
October 14, 2023 at 5:45 AM
Congrats on your POTD. A wonderful tribute to an amazing human and poet..
Sharma  Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Dear Billie, this is the first ever poem I've read by you and I must say, that this is a magnificent masterpiece! The way you've shown support & power towards our dearest Empress of Ink, wowww, I'm amazed! What happened on IG with her, was really unacceptable and especially when her poems are the source of metaphorical brilliance and poetry in itself.. This poem depicts her emotions in the most heartfelt & evocative way.. My heart feels so touched as well.. Sending you so much love & light :)
Sharma  Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Heartiest congratulations on receiving the well-deserved honour of POTD!!
Kauffman Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 4:20 PM
Congratulations on your first POTD, Billie! Your poetic anger is so well delivered in masterfully penned phrase and freshly crafted images. Inky is a treasure and brings so much to PS by way of her positive and insightful feedback and her constant support for the poets here! Welcome to PS! I hope you will find joy and support here! Blessings to you.
Jones Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 12:41 AM
Congratulations on your first I believe potd on the soup. I wrote a long note at the deadline and it appeared on the next potd a glitch. Anyway I don't do Twitter or Instagram for reasons including censorship. It is a wonderful poetic powerful stand you take for dear Ink. Kudos.
Meadows Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 12:15 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Nicole Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 7:13 PM
Dear Billie, after reading your words, I'm reminded of a moment in my life, back in 2013. Jealousy is an ugly trait, and it causes others to act foolish; (to be mean and hateful.) I wasn't the only one that became a target, because of my poetry, several others felt the sting as well. (Not anyone here, but from a different website.) A woman and her followers attacked at every angle.
Nicole Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 7:13 PM
I had many supporters. So thankful for them. I know exactly how Ink feels. No one should silence her pen. With that being said, I want to share a poem that a supporter wrote, giving me the credit for standing up to this woman. Silence was golden, at the end of this journey. Your words are deep, powerful and beautiful in every way. You are a true friend. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-inconstant-poetess/
Lawrence Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Such support and beauty in your plea for the release of Ink Empress ! So moving . I especially liked ~ as she bled ink of symphonic symphonies….. So many poignant passages . Congratulations on you POTD and welcome to Soup Billie ! Susan :)
Buehler Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 5:01 PM
I am breathless with admiration for this beautiful masterpiece, Billie. Heartfelt congratulations on your POTD. :)
Jama Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Congratulations on POTD my love. This is a beautiful, fiery poem in support of an amazing friend. And you are a fantastic writer. Words will never express how proud I am of you.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 3:10 PM
Congratulations on your honour of POTD, Dear Poetess. A strong, powerful poem indeed!
Lawless Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 11:56 AM
And so it is the poets roamed and left their mark upon the fields of history in darkening ink, and crimson words spilling the crimson ink of poetic blood. A wonderful tribute to a Poetess, nicely done Billie Jama
May Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 9:38 AM
Billie, a wonderful tribute to the Empress, Well written, Congrats on POTD
Goldsmith Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A powerful/tribute write. Love your line, "Can they not see? That her absence coursed a crater larger than the Grand Canyon." Have a blessed day writing away....................
Anaya Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 9:34 AM
Beautiful poetry. Just brilliant " In this twisted virtual reality, duplicitous usurpers roam freely, weaving webs of deception with malicious delight" spot on! Congratulations on your POTD Billie Jama! Empathetic indeed! Grand tribute to a wonderful poetess! ". “An eagle uses the negative energy of a storm to fly even higher.” – Eric Thomas ~I Am Anaya
Toney Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 9:26 AM
Wow! A Fav Poem for me, Billie. I noticed you posted your first poem here less than 3 weeks ago. Congratulations on Poem of the Day, and welcome to Poetry Soup!
La France Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 8:04 AM
Billie, a beautiful poem dedicated to Ink and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor.
Baker Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 7:41 AM
An eloquently written poem in support of Ink Empress. Deserving of the honor of POTD, my friend, Billie. Congratulations! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Thank you for supporting your poet friend and our friend here at Poetry Soup. May all that support her thrive here with friends that love her beautiful poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Buhagiar Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 7:32 AM
This is the first time we met. A fine tribute to our Empress, a great poet. Congratulations on your POTD. Blessings.
Jama Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 12:34 AM
Hello and nice to meet you. Thank you kindly, I'm glad thank you enjoyed this piece.
Fowler Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 6:14 AM
This is inspiring and such a fine tribute to the Empress. Inky has been supportive and inspiring to many on PS. Your lovely soul shines through with your uplifting words Billie. Congratulations on POTD! :)
Jama Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 12:32 AM
Thank you kindly Linda, I stand up when I see injustice and go to bat for my people. I am so humbled by the response to my poem.
Bowring Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 4:30 AM
What a brilliant tribute of support Billie and may I say what a terrific writer you are yourself. Incredibly well expressed. Many congratulations on a very worthy POTD. I must admit I’m a bit naive so don’t do Instagram etc and cannot fathom why someone with such heart, soul, support for others as our dear Inky has alongside her brilliance would be banned anywhere?? How it must have warmed, encouraged her at a time of need. What a special person you are too.
Jama Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 12:25 AM
Thank you so much for your warming comments its very heartwarming and uplifting.
Bowring Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 4:31 AM
I admire your strength, determination throughout this supportive tribute for a fellow, creative poet. Blessings to you.x
Messina Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 3:27 AM
What a beautiful and wonderful tribute to Ink, Billie. I can't imagine why anyone would want to ban her from for what I've seen and read by her. And "instagram" geez...that just added another reason to why I don't use it. Congratulations on POTD! ~Charlie
Jama Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 4:02 AM
Thank you dearly. Haters are going to hate.
Andresen Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 2:25 AM
- What a tribute...wonderfully written...congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Billie :) -
Jama Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 4:01 AM
Thank you very much. It's humbling
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