petrichor perseverance

the s e a
remembers the taste
of cinnamon sunsets~
the essence of
emerald embers
and resonances of petrichor
when the tides tremble
in turquoise delight,
amidst the marine snakes
slithering through
oceanic echoes,
mirroring Medusa melodies
in envious tones.

and as the morning
stars nestle in the
wildflower warmth
of the honeyed sun,
wine-red ink
flows within midnight 
vines in vain,
aching to be heard,
while the jealous jasmines
jinx the sanguine spirit
of January garnets
I wear in
    grace and gratitude.

yet if my sky knows
not the colors of darkness,
would the moon still
be my poetic savior?
silently sewing sequins of solace
to the fabric of love,
floating like cosmic candles,
elegantly emanating
perfumed perseverance 
for I am the silhouette 
of the horizon 
wrapped in a plethora of
p e a c e lilies,
sprouting in the 
          glistening garden
of gossamer verses,
    finding roseate reasons to rhyme,
when eclipsed
       is the luna-light
and monsoon monsters
are the cynical spectators,
knocking on my canvas
with needles and nails
sharpened with
paper-thin confetti
of resentful remorse.
but I ponder,
  will the blind still feel
the storms I breathe
and the strength I wear
to waltz through wicked weeds,
   eager to chain unspoken needs?

this is me running from the toxic rain,
pushing me back into
the twilight zone,
where I surf 
through nothingness,
engrossed in timeless trust,
tied to written tranquility,
manifesting magnetic waves
of inner truce and magic 
as the sea remembers 
the serenade of serenity 
and the sky knows
     the metaphors to merge
 winds of love and
                  waves of kindness.
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Beaufort Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
IE, I love how the moon's light can be eclipsed, but you manage to get back to the positive. As I look for the questions you ask and the answers you suggest amid the images you make, I think you're supplying great advice for a life lived well. All smiles here! Thanks!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Breat alliteration and imagery, Ink! Hugs and congrats!
Bordner Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Poetry as a distinct force of Nature is what this pretty and introspective poem speaks to me of Poetess. Envy, grace, remorse, and gratitude seem to be an underlying current herein. "Winds of Love and waves of Kindness..." prevail. Did you paint your Avatar? The psychology and imagery compliment one another richly in this poem...J.A.B.
Poet Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Dear Ink, Your beautiful poetry explores how nature and human emotions, memories, and serenity are interwoven. The speaker uses sea, sky, and flower pictures to contemplate love, resilience, and tranquility amid upheaval. The topic also celebrates the beauty of contrasts like darkness and light, turbulence and peace. The poem's vivid imagery and sensory language evoke intense emotions. The words "cinnamon sunsets," "emerald flames," and "petrichor" express nature's splendor. Congratulations on your well-deserved Trophy!
Hind Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Haunting shift of waves - gorgeous . <3
Singh Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Running from the toxic rain pushing me back into the twilight zone - very nice .Like it.
Cunningham Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The sky never ceases to fascinate me both day and night. Beautiful writing IE. Tom
Onpaper Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
the sea remembers the taste of cinnamon sunset…ooo that line!!! tides tremble in turquoise delight, mirroring Medusa melodies in envious tones... ooo yesss alliterations!!! while the jealous jasmines jinx the sanguine spirit of January garnets I wear in grace and gratitude… damn rite papiii!!! when eclipsed is the luna-light and monsoon monsters are the cynical spectators,.. ooo that imaginary is divine!!! manifesting magnetic waves of inner truce and magic as the sea remembers the serenade of serenity… the flow is absolutely divine !!! A pure piece of powerful magical weave …
Williams Avatar
February 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Dearest Inky,your poem beautifully weaves nature and emotion, creating a rich tapestry of resilience and introspection. Beneath its ethereal imagery, I sense a deeper struggle—an unspoken battle against those who try to silence or diminish your voice. The "monsoon monsters" and "cynical spectators" feel like the weight of criticism, yet you refuse to be broken, "waltzing through wicked weeds" with strength and grace. Despite the negativity, you find solace in your words, embracing love and kindness over resentment. This piece is both haunting and empowering—a testament to your unshakable spirit as a poet. Absolutely stunning, and a fave for me...Love and Light
Rhymes Avatar
February 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The opening . The sea remembers the cinnamon taste of sunsets . Wonderful
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