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Written for " mama" contest sponsored by the silent one

I’m lost within words 
   unwritten between 
     pastel pages of the past, 
Yet I weave lyrical love 
   for my sun 
in shimmering shades
   of sunsets and northern lights, 
wishing the amaranthine 
   tale of my heart would 
       be read and felt,
despite the tuneless 
  lines that f l o a t
       in sync with 
  the tears that 
     hugged my quilted quill.
So many verses 
   refuse to remove 
     their vibrant veil.

He’s always been 
   my favorite prompt,
although 
metallic metaphors 
  hide behind 
  crooning clouds 
   carrying rainbow runes,
envious of the 
   lavender love 
 I express through 
    perfumed phrases,
personifying the 
   perfection of 
    our boundless bond.

I remember the 
    selenite rays of June, 
ornamenting sapphire 
     skies with ivory petals
of musky roses,
reflecting the sensitive 
    speech of my moon child. 

Perhaps, the 
   universe heard 
       my poetic plea,
as I’m no 
  longer falling apart, 
like thoughtless 
  chains of 
   dominoes I’ve built,
in the hope no 
   storm shall 
     destroy them.

I’m more than a 
  victim to vicious vines, 
whirling across 
    colorless spheres,
deceived by 
   ice green lies,
resembling dying 
  poppies upon 
  fields of bramble weeds..
I am a 
  fluorescent bronze rose, 
blessed with a 
  shield adorning 
   razor edged thistles, 
sprouting, and swirling
   through spiraling darkness,
Yet redolent rhymes can never 
 synchronize how 
   motherhood changed 
     my vain vision of 
   pearlescent priorities and
  periwinkle perspectives,
from obsidian tears 
    to glistening gloaming.

Who would have thought 
that maternal heartbeats 
    could mirror 
       endless rivers of 
    russet reveries,
rippling with responsibilities,
    that ebb and flow 
             in highs and lows,
although time 
    unfolds trials of 
      purified patience,
I've awoken my 
    instincts to 
       follow intuitions.

Trust has 
  become my nemesis,
unafraid and unmoved 
     by envious eyes,
that mirror 
   deceitful dialects.

Once a fragile target, 
now my strength 
    is unshakable. 
I've seen him blossom 
   in an effervescent spirit.
I rise to the sound 
    of his acapella laughter,
as the symphony 
   of his golden sighs
emanate fragrant flowers
    flourishing within his 
       faultless heart.
 
He is my son, 
in days of 
   defeated darkness,
he is my reason to smile,
and weld weapons 
   of hope to slay demons 
within wicked winds.

For he gives me purpose 
      and reason to release  ink.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 5/19/2024 8:45:00 AM
Dear Ink, I adore the depth and breadth of your vivid verse woven from imageries of nature and emotions that combine with rich soulful vibrancy to stir both the heart and imagination. Your technical, creative use of color, alliteration, assonance and metaphors serve to greatly enhance the enjoyment of your poetic artistry. Congratulations for your win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 5/11/2024 11:36:00 AM
Dear INK, back with hearty congratulations on your contest podium win with your fantastic poem
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Date: 3/13/2024 5:14:00 AM
A touchingly beautiful write. A mother’s bond priceless.
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Date: 3/11/2024 5:23:00 PM
Wow, made me tear up...a blessed son is he :)
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Paige Hind
Date: 3/11/2024 5:23:00 PM
Another win? Congratsss <3
Date: 3/11/2024 10:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a creative Mother's Day write with a Great Ending. "Love It"  A FAVE For Me... Have a blessed day writing away.............
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Date: 3/10/2024 9:20:00 AM
A lovely dedication show for your son.. You write about the trials and tribulations a mom faces, sometimes with so much adversity.. I think many do not realise how hard it can be for a mom sometimes.. your choice of words and metaphors are vivid as always and add depth to your poetic words.. It is Mother's Day here in the UK, so I thought it would be nice to feature mum related poems.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 3/7/2024 7:01:00 PM
IE, your description of the love for your son is telling and inspiring. Thank you for sharing the transformation having a child has made in your life. You start the poem calling him your sun. It's a very clever play on words and very meaningful.
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Date: 3/4/2024 3:01:00 AM
What a glorious ode to your son. The imagery is exquisite! I like how you address the poem to Dear Life. "the symphony of his golden sighs emanate flowers flourishing within his heart."
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Date: 3/4/2024 1:06:00 AM
so wonerful and touching poetry i specially enjoy the tribute to your mother, images are so gracious, the poem enlight the reader as me, thanks a lot IE, have a good week
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Date: 3/3/2024 6:44:00 AM
I’m lost within words unwritten between pastel pages of the past, sun in shimmering shades of sunsets.. ooo these alliterations!!!! ornamenting sapphire skies with ivory petals of musky roses,reflecting the sensitive speech of my moon child…. Love that line n the rush of emotions it brings to this piece… motherhood changed my vision of priorities and perspectives, from obsidian tears to glistening gloaming. maternal heartbeats could mirror endless rivers, Oooo these lines papi!! chills!! Gorgeous dedication
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Date: 3/3/2024 6:22:00 AM
This is so heartfelt-- a poem exuding mother's love in every line. A touching reflection on the bond of love and joy between mother and son. ---He’s always been my favorite prompt---He is my son, in days of defeated darkness, he is my reason to smile, and weld weapons of love to slay demons within wicked winds...So blissful--so precious! A FAVE!
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Date: 3/3/2024 5:52:00 AM
Such a beautiful tribute to your son. I'm sure you're a good mamma, though you express a typical parent's uncertainties in stanza six. Does he look like mom or dad? No matter, if he's loved it's all good
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Date: 3/3/2024 5:20:00 AM
Dearest Empress, I missed you :). Wow, your poem is an exquisite piece with the beautiful blend of love, resilience, and transformation. Your well chosen artistic words capture the ebbs and flows of life's journey with profound honesty and beauty. And yet your imagery of shimmering sunsets and moonlit skies reflects the complexities of human emotions and the enduring power of maternal love. Your son, a gift, a beacon of light amidst darkness, inspires hope and purpose, igniting the flame of creativity within you. This is an Fav for it is ann intimate glimpse into your soul. - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 3/3/2024 5:09:00 AM
Dear Ink, this wonderful poem about the transformation and empowerment that comes from the experience of motherhood. And the journey through love, pain, and growth, as well as the profound impact your son has had on your life. Your diction as always is rich and evocative, with vivid imagery and sensory details that create a deeply emotional and introspective atmosphere. Your use of metaphors, personification, alliteration, and symbolism convey the depth of these emotions. BOL in the contest
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Date: 3/3/2024 4:28:00 AM
Ahhh..your poems about your son/sun always hits me deep in my heart and soul..I can feel the deep love you have so immersed and beautiful! So perfectly full circle..it truly brings me to tears my beautiful soul sis! I can’t even pick and choose lines, for the whole of this art piece has my heart! You are truly a poetic soul..walking and talking artistry..you are a wonderful mother to a precious little one (not so little)! This is a truly soul stirring and touching graceful beauty!
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Date: 3/3/2024 4:21:00 AM
So touching and honest . Beautiful
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