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for the prompt " nebulous horizon " contest sponsored by Edward Ibeh

Nebulous Horizon

I gaze beyond the phasing face
of the nebulous horizon,
searching in clamorous silence
for a hypnotic glimpse
of your poetic sparks ~ lost,
placed within the kohl-dust
of dreariness dressed
in deceitful dancing diamonds,
like layered silver and gold,
seared by Zeus’s thunderous wrath,
leaving memories engraved
in satanic sapphires
across the tempestuous teal 
soaked in surging tears 
             unshed and unseen...

I’ve long been fighting
demons masked as the raven visage
of my bleeding silhouette,
preaching kindness whilst feeding
my soul with venomous verses ~
the poisoned truths of past turbulence.

But I refuse to drown in despair.
I will dance through the
dimmed spheres ~ eclipsed and torn ~ 
to reach the amorous arms 
of compassion,
awaiting amidst splitting sorrow.

And when it rains, 
my heart quivers,
haunted by inner thoughts;
my mind paints lines of love
in darkness and disarray,
for I fear never seeing
the saffron light on 
the moon’s tender lips.

And in the midst of 
p u s h i n g and p u l l i n g, 
trapped in aching coldness,
afraid of losing the warm,
golden strands of roseate dusk,
I hide and fade like
love’s heat at twilight,
burying the poetic longing
within storms of melancholy,
waiting for another
cup of coffee at sunset ~ 
where your name ricochets
        like reveries of romance
and your voice reverberates 
       like musical mists of monsoon,
carving an ambience 
             of delicate desires
tying me to the ombre amber
s i n g i n g songs 
             of solace, forevermore....
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Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 11:14 AM
So let's see a new poem, sweetie!
Maverick Avatar
January 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Hello Dear poetess..I survey your Emphatic desire through this poetic Swell and flow of longing, and Imaging so poignant' that is very trancendant, and emotive to scan.' Wherever you are? I wish you inspiration and solace.'
Bartley Avatar
December 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I'd love to sing songs of poetry with you! Are pipe dreams possible? Alsways a joy your poems are. Plenty of catching up time for us Ink starved soupsters. Missing you dearly.
Bordner Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
To trust Death is to trust Life...to love yourself is to give life Life...Tears unshed unsheath star pulse, unseen tears are felt as intensely as eyes seared by love storm Poetess. Your voice in this beautiful love poem glows like violet swirling on the surface of a spirit white teardrop...J.A.B. A FAV!
Nicole Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Hope all is well in your world, Inky. You and your poetry are missed. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
Beaufort Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
IE, just letting you know that you're missed. Life is a gift and I hope it can bestow a share of its joy upon you. You are a very brigh spot in this universe. Wishing you well!!
Rose  Avatar
September 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
In the mist of pushing and pulling dear, a strongly seeded flower blooms, and the scent of her poems is all over my heart, Beautiful as always dear . Stay well :)
Jones Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Miss you Inky!
Greenhough Avatar
August 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I enjoy the strength and resilience of your poem. The hope is that one can overcome his worst fears.
Suri Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
As usual, this is a masterpiece that's raw, poignant, and moving. This piece is very poetic, and describes hopefulness in dark times in ways that normal words can't. Sending you light!
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Also I see you got a top win. Big belated congrats.
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Ahh when did you post this most recent poem? Over a month ago? I just can't believe how time flew by since your active participation. Your absence is sadly felt by me. Your words will always glisten like diamonds, sweetie. As they do in this beautiful poem. Sure miss you here.
Sidwell Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Wonderful and expressive! You’re an amazing artist!
Greenhough Avatar
August 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is a hearwrenching, lonely description that tugs at my heart. It seems so final. Maybe there is hope. May you be content and happy.
Anaya Avatar
August 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations on your win IE! Been a while, since commenting, true what they say...Ink and Hiya can't tell you apart at times. Be well! xhugs
Hind Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Miss your writing, Ink. Hope you are okay?
DiMino Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Very honest and revealing work. There is a longing inside of all of us, which really cannot be filled by another mortal -- though we try, with seasonal success -- it is a longing to be one again with source. No earthly companionship nor wealth can ever replace this deep, abiding sense of spiritual distance. Wonderful read as usual. Never disappointed by your fine works. Blessings.
Beaufort Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
IE, you express a lot of longing and melancholy in this work. There is also some sense of hopefulness. I see you haven't posted for a while. Just want you to know people (like me) are thinking of you and hoping you are well. You have your own unique style that expresses things with a lot of humility. It's very engaging. Sending a smile. I also know that a smiling heart has 100 times the appeal of a smiling face. You make our hearts smile! Hope yours is there too!
Buhagiar Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
been away, alas. Your poetry has not lost its strength. Great alliteration and use of metaphors. You elevate my heart with great sentiments. May you song echo forever.
George Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 6:38 AM
What Edward has said about the poetry of you and Hiya is so very right. Both of your images and metaphors, your love for alliterative verse are so much alike. Congratulations dear Empress on your top win. Glad I could share the podium with you.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
… heart quivers, haunted by inner thoughts; my mind paints lines of love in darkness and disarray… Congrats in top win, IE!
Ibeh Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Inky, heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this masterpiece. It's a fave for me. I have to admit, I sometimes confuse you with Hiya Sharma when judging my contest. You're both truly great poets. I thoroughly enjoyed this!
DiMino Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
"preaching kindness whilst feeding my soul with venomous verses ~ the poisoned truths of past turbulence" -- not easy to be truly independent. "cup of coffee at sunset ~ where your name ricochets like reveries of romance and your voice reverberates" -- sometimes the closest we have to truth is only the moment -- the trick is to capture it. Many great poetic lines in this work. A joy to read and wonder.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Another delectable smorgasbord of imagery.
Gentile Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Ink Empress, your majestic lines echo the depth of a yearning heart! Another enviable achievement! "And when it rains, my heart quivers" resonates with me greatly! Happy Wednesday xxoo
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