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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

“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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Date: 11/17/2024 2:05:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning work. Creative lines penned. Way to go. Sara K
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Date: 11/13/2024 11:25:00 AM
Ink, congrats on your win in my contest, like the quote, like the poem, well done, love Constance
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Date: 11/11/2024 9:23:00 AM
The ending line. Such a great one!
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Date: 11/11/2024 9:22:00 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.
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Date: 11/2/2024 11:25:00 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.
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Date: 11/2/2024 7:15:00 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! ~
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Date: 10/31/2024 2:35:00 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!
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Date: 10/28/2024 1:29:00 PM
Dear Ink, your faith will bring you safely to shore, free from heartaches and sorrows.
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Date: 10/25/2024 9:02:00 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.
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Date: 10/25/2024 11:31:00 PM
Awwn thank you sweet valsa, always a pleasure hearing from you, appreciate your kindness truly
Date: 10/25/2024 7:26:00 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.
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Date: 10/25/2024 11:34:00 PM
Thank you dear david, haha yes i paint some strange imagery. Sometimes. Appreciate your visits always truly
Date: 10/25/2024 3:40:00 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
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Date: 10/25/2024 11:34:00 PM
Awwn sweet soul, bless your soul and heart , i care about you too
Date: 10/25/2024 10:31:00 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.
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Date: 10/26/2024 12:38:00 AM
Its always good to hear from you dear joe thank you so much
Date: 10/24/2024 7:08:00 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...
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:22:00 AM
You always feel me and i appreciate always your thoughtful comments dear rose! Thank you so much
Date: 10/24/2024 6:14:00 PM
So lovely, Ink! I never fail to be transported by the beauty of your imagery. Love it! :)
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:31:00 AM
Thank you dear evelyn, you are so kind, I appreciate always your visits: grateful
Date: 10/24/2024 12:48:00 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
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:33:00 AM
Thank you dear sara, always grateful for your kindness and support truly
Date: 10/24/2024 11:37:00 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.
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:36:00 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 .
Date: 10/24/2024 10:09:00 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!!!
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:37:00 AM
Change is so scary papi! Scarier than flying cockroaches too! Hah thank you
Date: 10/24/2024 10:08:00 AM
Stunning imagery IE, never giving up on hope will land you on that shore. Love your quote too. Tom
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:37:00 AM
Thank you so much dear tom for constantly supporting me and for your visits! I truly do appreciate it
Date: 10/24/2024 9:10:00 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
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:41:00 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
Date: 10/24/2024 8:55:00 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.................
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:42:00 AM
Thank you so very much for always being so kind and supportive dear paula. Grateful
Date: 10/24/2024 8:31:00 AM
I am in awe, just in awe! Ink Empress, I am so impressed. Thank you for sharing your truths.
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:53:00 AM
Awn nice to meet you kind soul, thank you for your support and visit im beyond honored and touched thank you again
Date: 10/24/2024 6:50:00 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.
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:54:00 AM
grumpy you getting chocolates for commenting hahah thank you
Date: 10/24/2024 6:14:00 AM
This one's got plenty of goodies, including a nod to your book (Satanic Seas), awesome internal rhyme line (scars, stars) and that last line, which put me in mind a bit of my first post here - Swim. This theme actually is a bit tempting, but I'm afraid my truths would blow some minds lol
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:54:00 AM
Awwn do it! I would love to read. Thank you for remembering my book title. Thats so nice that you remember! I appreciate your visits always
Date: 10/24/2024 5:31:00 AM
Wow I’m in love with your quote and the poem
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Date: 10/26/2024 2:55:00 AM
hahah i know cus you took the quote! Thank you so much

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