Ink Empress Poet Verse

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Written for the contest "My Truths" sponsored by Constance La France, in the form "Fragmented Spaces" also created by Constance La France

My Truths

“If, to speak my truths, I bleed these syllables, let the wind ferry them to a moon-kissed shore,
for I am a caged rose dreaming in deafening darkness” Quote by Poet

                        I mourn within an aquamarine aquarium,
            drifting like treacherous torrents of the Arctic Ocean,
while my ink, stained with sorrow, floats like splintered sapphires,
serenading the unspoken reality of obscured waves in blistered black.
                        But if truth were a poem,
woven from bleeding colors of supernova scars draped in stars,
will the calligraphic constellations carve my tale in crystalline cadence? 
      For I’ve long been fighting currents of chaos in silence, 
            too reluctant to wade beyond the familiar torment,
                        as I’ve sealed an eternal curse,
enveloped with macabre metaphors from cold caves of satanic seas.
            Now I am the throned rose of darkness, breathing hope~
      and faith, to erase scribbled heartaches. 
                        I know one day I’ll reach my shore. 

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Sara Kendrick November 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM Congratulations on your winning work. Creative lines penned. Way to go. Sara K

Constance La France November 13, 2024 at 11:25 AM Ink, congrats on your win in my contest, like the quote, like the poem, well done, love Constance

Andrea Dietrich November 11, 2024 at 9:23 AM The ending line. Such a great one!

Andrea Dietrich November 11, 2024 at 9:22 AM Love your poem here. Can't believe I never saw this one yet. You are in top ten winners, and I'm glad for that. Congrats, Inky.

Karen Croft November 2, 2024 at 11:25 PM Even in pain the beauty of your words brings a grasp of hope, it might not be a shore that's in reach yet but with time and faith you will achieve your destination.

I Am Anaya November 2, 2024 at 7:15 PM I love all of the beauty in your poetry as everytime I find something new and something deeper . There is a destination, and you are on its path with all that was said and with your heart and soul, Ink. Always a complete pleasure to read you. Best of luck to you sweet poetess! ~

Duke Beaufort October 31, 2024 at 2:35 PM IE, so very poetic you are! There is always hope to be what we imagine, however, it's not so easy given that what we wish for does not come on a silver platter. Longing can lead to action. Perhaps it's simply writing the perfect poem! I think you can do it! Smiles!

John Read October 28, 2024 at 1:29 PM Dear Ink, your faith will bring you safely to shore, free from heartaches and sorrows.

Valsa George October 25, 2024 at 9:02 PM "For I’ve long been fighting currents of chaos in silence, too reluctant to wade beyond the familiar torment, as I’ve sealed an eternal curse, enveloped with macabre metaphors from cold caves of satanic seas." Once again you stun readers with the beauty and depth of your poetry. Though burning in the fires of pain, you still clutch onto hope. Definitely one day you will be able to realize all your dreams and reach the shore of unclouded happiness. I am lost in the sea of your metaphorical verse. Into my FAVE. Ink Empress October 25, 2024 at 11:31 PM Awwn thank you sweet valsa, always a pleasure hearing from you, appreciate your kindness truly

David Crandall October 25, 2024 at 7:26 PM Interesting imagery, drifting in the sea, Ink, and also, "But if truth were a poem, woven from bleeding colors of supernova scars draped in stars,", Also, I like the last three lines. Ink Empress October 25, 2024 at 11:34 PM Thank you dear david, haha yes i paint some strange imagery. Sometimes. Appreciate your visits always truly

Paige Hind October 25, 2024 at 3:40 PM Dear Ink....I know one day you will reach your shore, that also is my wish, too...your voice needs to be heard. Hugs- people care <3 Ink Empress October 25, 2024 at 11:34 PM Awwn sweet soul, bless your soul and heart , i care about you too

Joseph P. DiMino October 25, 2024 at 10:31 AM "Now I am the throned rose of darkness, breathing hope~ and faith, to erase scribbled heartaches. I know one day I’ll reach my shore." -- Wonderful poetry. Indeed, we are borders of light and dark...somewhere in between the balance, yet to fully defined. Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 12:38 AM Its always good to hear from you dear joe thank you so much

Mystic Rose Rose October 24, 2024 at 7:08 PM I have no doubt dear Ink that one day you will reach the shore of your dreams and all will be realized as you deserve and desire. You poetic beauty has no boundaries, love this to no end... Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:22 AM You always feel me and i appreciate always your thoughtful comments dear rose! Thank you so much

Evelyn Judy Buehler October 24, 2024 at 6:14 PM So lovely, Ink! I never fail to be transported by the beauty of your imagery. Love it! :) Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:31 AM Thank you dear evelyn, you are so kind, I appreciate always your visits: grateful

Sara Kendrick October 24, 2024 at 12:48 PM We all want to reach our highest level of attainment upon this earth but the one hereafter will be so far superior that we can't fathom it now. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Sara K Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:33 AM Thank you dear sara, always grateful for your kindness and support truly

Silent One October 24, 2024 at 11:37 AM Must have been difficult to write a poem so short, as I know your imagination likes to go on and on in a poem.. Some truths are too dark and too painful to reveal.. This one is full of emotive and miserable descriptions.. full of angst, but a sign of spirit and hope at the end... Even in only few lines you have packed it with metaphors and poetic techniques like alliteration.. I hope you do not drift within torrents and you can find those calm waters you desire.. all the best in the contest. Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:36 AM It is a bit difficult writing some truths too yes, you are always so kind thank you so much for your comment and for always encouraging me to keep going. Pleasure receiving your comments always thank you .

Lioness Onpaper October 24, 2024 at 10:09 AM while my ink, stained with sorrow, floats like splintered sapphires,… oooo I love that line !!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! will the calligraphic constellations carve my tale in crystalline cadence?… ooooo that line ! Alliterationsssss!! Absolutely breathtaking!!! too reluctant to wade beyond the familiar torment,… mmm the depth in that line!!!! Change is truly scary at times… awwwn that ending !! to erase scribbled heartaches.i have some aches I wud like to erase too aee I know one day I’ll reach my shore…. Me too I shall reach there with u papi.. absolutely gorgeous!!! Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:37 AM Change is so scary papi! Scarier than flying cockroaches too! Hah thank you

Tom Cunningham October 24, 2024 at 10:08 AM Stunning imagery IE, never giving up on hope will land you on that shore. Love your quote too. Tom Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:37 AM Thank you so much dear tom for constantly supporting me and for your visits! I truly do appreciate it

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 24, 2024 at 9:10 AM Dear Empress, I love waiting and anticipating to read your new writings! This one is so full of rich imagery and emotional depth and it beautifully captures the struggle between despair and hope. Then there are those great metaphors like "aquamarine aquarium" for me evokes a sense of confinement. The other one that caught my attetion was the "throned rose of darkness" giving me that sense of resilience. Well, Empress, I can say your journey through chaos and heartache touched me deeply. Yes, I always need to explore my own truths and now in the depths of your experience. A Delictable Fav!! Autumn Blessings, MY Dear Friend, Daniel Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:41 AM Dear daniel, you always understand poems very well, thank you so very much for your kind and thoughtful comment and for visiting! Always grateful truly

Paula Goldsmith October 24, 2024 at 8:55 AM WOW!!! What a write. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "My Truths" write. What a great quote you also have here. Love This One... "Good Luck" Have a blessed day................. Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:42 AM Thank you so very much for always being so kind and supportive dear paula. Grateful

Lise Clendening October 24, 2024 at 8:31 AM I am in awe, just in awe! Ink Empress, I am so impressed. Thank you for sharing your truths. Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:53 AM Awn nice to meet you kind soul, thank you for your support and visit im beyond honored and touched thank you again

Sara Jama October 24, 2024 at 6:50 AM I love this write Ink. "woven from bleeding colors of supernova scars draped in stars", absolutely gorgeous imagery. "I mourn within an aquamarine aquarium, drifting like treacherous torrents of the Arctic Ocean," I can feel the sorrow in this line and feel the icy imagery. "throned rose of darkness, breathing hope~," I love how even in the darkness there is always a glimmer of light. Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:54 AM grumpy you getting chocolates for commenting hahah thank you

The Aura Rhymes October 24, 2024 at 5:31 AM Wow I’m in love with your quote and the poem Ink Empress October 26, 2024 at 2:55 AM hahah i know cus you took the quote! Thank you so much