pensive pollen


p e t a l s
fall like shooting stars
when windswept willows
w h i r l and wave
weeping no more~
veiled in volatile violets
emanating angst
of a spirit abandoned
within an abyss of seething scars
still bleeding
             yet pleading
clinging onto crystal clear crevices 
as time forever teases 
with twigs ~ torn and tainted
oblivious to the tears
of nurturing nests
   consumed in opium rain

I've long been blind 
to the swaying of solace
entranced by the eccentric accents
of darkness dusted in
perfumed poise
as songs of the soul
drift through 
shifting colors of the seasonal sun
like pensive pollen
painting the sky in teal tints
amidst the pain
they carry from the heart
of blue roses 
  to the arms of cherry blossoms

perhaps these words
 float through your pages
           like inked nothings 
but would you feel 
the fragranced metaphors
  masking the melancholy
  cloaking the chaos 
too reluctant to reveal
 the   rising heat of fevered February 
as if the days seem longer
while the moon forever 
remains
eclipsed 
leaving the horizon 
   frozen with fogs of frosted memoirs
s p r i n k l i n g
marooned memories  

      so let this poem be another 
             r e a s o n
               to erase the greyest emotion
                         breathing from 
            the twilight tides 
                          of a feathered ocean ...
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Beaufort Avatar
February 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
IE, I'm divided on my own personality....do I let the words float like inked nothings, or do a feel the reluctant fragranced metaphors? I suppose it depends on awareness of what's happening in nature. I do like how you call attention to all this activity and how we can take a little time to observe it. Smiles, of course!!
Buhagiar Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Metaphors, alliterations and imagery at its best. Despite the sad content, your poem captivates the reader. Your opening lines are a vivid portrayal of alliterative enchantment. Life and emotions are predominant You are indeed the greatest..
Poet Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
As always, your writing is so captivating; I can feel the delicate strength of your soul between thorns bowing to a crimson sky. Dearest Ink, congratulations on your win. Sorry, I have computer problem and am waiting for a new one to arrive shortly. I will read your poems.
Gifford Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Hello Ink, this is truly a beautiful piece. It was a pleasure reading your descriptive lines. I suffer from pollen, big time. Enjoy your day my friend.
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thanks for sharing your descriptive lines with us. I wonder what would happen if we erased our gray emotions. Would they pop up in another place. Sara K
Empress Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Thank you so much dear Sara always , grey is better than all black or all white: grateful for your support always
Cunningham Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Your metaphors and alliteration on fine display IE, you take your readers on enchanting journeys, Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Empress Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Thank you always dear tom, i appreciate your kind support truly, you are always so generous. Grateful
Hind Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Endearing writing, as always - can feel the subtle power of your soul , among thorns bending to a marooning sky :)
Empress Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Thank you so much, grateful always for your support
Goldsmith Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I enjoyed reading your write from the first line to the last line. Have a fun day as you write away..................
Empress Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Thank you dear paula appreciate your visit
Onpaper Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM
petals fall like shooting stars.. ooooo that line !!! The imagery of that is absolutely gorgeous.. when windswept willows whirl and wave weeping no more veiled in volatile violets.. ooooo child those alliterations!! torn and tainted oblivious to the tears of nurturing nests consumed in opium rain.. mmmm the heaviness in that line is absolutely stunning.. would you feel the fragranced metaphors masking the melancholy cloaking the chaos… the depth in that line is incredible… like the pool of imagery metaphors in this piece !!! Articulated perfectly papii…
Empress Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Awwn thank you papi
Rhymes Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Well inked ! So beautifully bled.
Empress Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Awn thank you dahlin thats quite a long comment from you
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