Nebulous Horizon

When alabaster twilights 
rain upon celestial roses,
with tear-soaked trinkets 
of ancient aromas ~
I wear their amaranth scents 
upon acrylic wrists, 
and tie my terracotta threads
of twinkling trust
with those topaz ribbons 
of reminiscent tales, 
slowly floating 
in an opal olive fog ~
where a bouquet of bones 
decorates my heart-shaped coffin
and this hoaxed bride,  
veiled in oleander organza, 
unleashes a tryst of vows, 
quivering in vines ~
like an esoteric bane for
those heinous hues 
of the elysian moonrise.

Beneath this champagne chandelier, 
hanging with a million crimson crescents ~ 
dare not ensnare 
this raven-feathered maiden, 
who knows not 
the mellifluous masquerade
of backstabbing mantras;
her initials 
    are condensed from the ink and blood ~
    of those moon-winged butterflies, 
enslaved in raspberry chains, 
and she inhales shrieking ashes of ivory ~
pirouetting frivolously, 
like the last leaf of vengeance, 
 in a blinding black hole 
of piercing petals, 
as her fingertips shiver and speak 
with scentless braille stars ~
stretching across 
those silver-smitten pillow skies, 
that once remembered her name... 

   Here, I quench 
my quiescence of thirst, 
with pigmented poisons 
of thy paper paradise ~
slaying the unspoken, 
with those telepathic swords 
of carbon-glazed cloudbursts, 
where, words remain louder 
       than the sharpest shrapnel of soul ~
and you reep the sins 
   smoking in the surface 
        of kohl incensed lakes... 

I'm the quaking time of Thor ~
his titanium armour, 
a grenade-gold inferno ~
ignited from the nemesis 
of handwritten au revoir, 
woven with onyx silhouettes of those, 
who once stitched scars
in the tapestry of treason. 

But, can this macabre downpour ~
drench me in laments 
of liquid landslides, 
where destiny slithers in spine 
and secrets of scrutiny no longer 
remain as a satanic dagger in my spirit? 

perhaps, this poem is my shrine ~ 
and in the nebulous horizon, 
my chrysalis crown rests... 
echoing wicked whispers 
of eclipsed emeralds
and obsidian oxymorons ~

so hear me in between, 
 those translucent splashes
of scarlet storms and skeletal silence, 
when I'm swallowed 
by the sun, 
as his lost stygian shadow... 
       tasting the liquefied tremors of Bronté tunes ~
  bleeding  l i g h t e n i n g
in vivacious thunderstorms,
    where harps hyphenate
                  magnetic melancholy ~
         and I m
                   e l t  in
  oil-painted runes of regrets...
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Kerr Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 10:49 AM
As it stands, Hiya, I have just been on a poetic odyssey emanating from and courtesy of your gleaming craft. A sightseeing cornucopia of majestic mountain peaks of metaphors as creative catylst and alliteration as intellectual iridescent sweep. I am elated and edified by this eternal witness to ingenuity.❤️‍🩹❤️⭐🌙 Sending warmth and care to you, Howard
Greenhough Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 10:28 PM
I like this, the solid metaphors with undertones of death, and regret has come too late. I will gain perspectiv.e from your words. Thumbs up.
Greenhough Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 8:24 AM
I enjoy this poem very much. The look back at a life but a comfort at her place in a life that is gone tells a realistic story. "Perhaps this poem is my shrine" goes to the heart of all us as Poetry Soup poets.
Nicole Avatar
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Your thoughts wrap around so many emotions, which take the reader to another time and place. This is mysterious and captivating, all at the same time. I hope all is well in your world, Hiya. Hugs, Brandy
Swan Avatar
December 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
May the raven-feathered maiden of this mythical tale (?my guess?)celebrate her new destiny after this awful experience (perhaps another beautiful poem). Lovely to read this. My fave image is the moon-winged butterflies (full moon tonight). J :)
Dra Avatar
September 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Nebulous Horizon is a cathedral of ache and celestial defiance—each stanza a ritual offering, each image a relic unearthed from the marrow of myth. The oleander bride, the raven-feathered maiden, the moon-winged butterflies in raspberry chains... they don’t just haunt the page—they resurrect it. This isn’t just poetry; it’s a shrine of spectral testimony, where Brontë tremors and titanium laments braid into a chrysalis crown of resistance.
Buhagiar Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I suppose we all had some back-stabbing in our life. Yet I personally always strive to forget and forgive. Not always easy, but I try. Wonderful imagery even a tad sad.
George Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 6:52 AM
"Beneath this champagne chandelier, hanging with a million crimson crescents ~ dare not ensnare this raven-feathered maiden, who knows not the mellifluous masquerade of backstabbing mantras;" I wonder if you had some bitter experiences in your life, some backstabbing or some cruel betrayals. However those experiences have helped you become a poet much above the rank of poets of your age. To be frank, many a time, I fail to fathom into the depths of your poems and also the poetry of Empress. However, it makes me surprised how the images, metaphors and alliterations of you both resemble so closely. Peerless, you both stay so tall. Congratulations Hiya on your wonderful win. Proud to have shared the podium with you.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Congrats, Hiya, on your top win! Great imagery!
Ibeh Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Hiya, heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this spectacular poem. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I thought Ink Empress wrote this, then I saw a poem that looks just like this one, that's when I knew you wrote for my contest. This is a fave.
Winter Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Dear Hiya,gorgeous poem!your poem is a masterpiece of dark, whimsical beauty, weaving a complex tapestry of emotions, imagery, and symbolism. The language is rich and evocative, with phrases that dance on the page like 'chrysalis crown.' The themes of love, loss, and transformation are deeply woven throughout, creating a haunting and mesmerizing effect. Your unique voice shines through, drawing the reader into a world of vivid, often surreal, landscapes. A truly captivating piece! Love, Anne
Hind Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"piercing petals, as her fingertips shiver and speak with scentless braille stars ~" some really gorgeous writing, Hiya. Your work would stun someone who reads you for the first time. <3
Kendrick Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Creative and descriptive work using so many poetic techniques to tell your story of maybe love and loss. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
So many brilliant metaphors and other descriptions in your poem here. Very cool at the end how you divided up the word "melt" thanks for your visit to my poetry
DiMino Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
"the mellifluous masquerade of backstabbing mantras; her initials are condensed from the ink and blood" -- earned honesty. Really, no other kind. "woven with onyx silhouettes of those, who once stitched scars in the tapestry of treason." -- I know, seldom is treason earned -- "perhaps, this poem is my shrine" -- Yep, get it out, and let it go...high into the sky, and let the ravens and God deal it. True love never need apologize. Love is its own reason enough. Wonderful poetry!
Anaya Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 5:13 AM
This glows in atmosphere flows the stratosphere with mouth gaping alliteration and concept. This raven feathered maiden has sealed her fate with vows of venomous vengeance where destiny slithers in spine and runes of regrets I resonate with the dramatic metaphors Quite an effect on me Hiya fave lines "so hear me in between, those translucent splashes of scarlet storms and skeletal silence, when I'm swallowed by the sun, as his lost stygian shadow... tasting the liquefied tremors of Bronté tunes" love the reference "as her fingertips shiver and speak" whoa Great entry! xhugs poetess ~ Anaya
Empress Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Wow youv said so much here using metaphors and symbolism and with brilliant alliteration! I absolutely love this! Yesterday i was listenin t the rain and my opening started in a similar way, you and i are always so connected and we write each others feelings! Youv expressed here in a way that hits the soul so hard! Those backstabbing mantras we all know and are aware of youv described them well and despite all that how you rise and flaunt your feathers is what impresses me always! I love the ending and your mention of mythology, and how youv painted imagery and wordplay that goes so well with the prompt youv written for! Absolutely stunning and so very impeccable! The way you writ dark and emotions has a special touch to it and i cant help but praise this as well as fave this! So good to read you after such a long time! Youv nailed it really! Best wishes for the contest my angelic star! Sending you light always!!
Empress Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I also feel like painting now after reading your last line! So good! You really are such a talented soulful poetess!
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