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Pillows of Patience

I n v i s i b l e threads,
a mystical m i r a g e,
binding the silhouette of the sky
to the
skin of cinnamon sequels
in the deep blue chakra
that sees beyond
illusive clouds,
carrying rainbow roses
and thornless buds
quenched with jasmine rain.

Yet I remain engrossed
in the rising haze from cornea rivers,
facing the sun
amidst silenced stones,
counting unwept
diamonds that ebb and flow
through the pool of peace lilies,
and violet vapors,
       veiled in violin breeze,
ricocheting like
the h e a t
of throbbing heartbeats…

Remember,
I taste the sundrops
you feel in solitude,
I’ve been listening to
your e y e s ~
stories spun from luminous lies,
pain streaming behind saffron smiles,
unrolling polaroids of angst
through the lens of life,
while the
gossamer gold of gloaming
mirrors the poem 
between your sore sighs,
like dilating daisies
in the heart of the midnight iris…
And through your pupils,
I’ve found the reason
to rhyme~
bleeding pleas of love
with whimsical words,
   dusted with periwinkle,
   glazed with crystals,
amidst the gusts of grief
cloaking your conscience,
when wintry woes
suffocate your cashmere spirit.

But I still
am an origami enigma,
sleepwalking in silence,
aching to reach the chandelier cinders
flickering above~
     pillows of patience…

This I write not to the
crestfallen Luna,
but to the galaxies
twirling as moon-tulips
above lashes dusted with liquid lilac,
as I am a misplaced metaphor,
etched with empathy,
kohl tears on petals,
pricking fragile fingers,
      like thistles of time…

I feel beyond what I breathe
and I see hidden hues,
for in my eyes~
   there is no need for poetic phrases
when soul is tied to
   the strings of immortal blossoms
in your garden of pristine petunias
l a c e d with
               unbreakable vows…

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Justin Bordner

Date: 3/3/2025 3:45:00 PM

Pragmatic self preservation Poetess, expressed with oracular flair. "I feel beyond what I breathe and I see hidden hues...An origami enigma sleep walking in silence." Very original and thought provoking poetry...J.A.B.

Valsa George

Date: 2/23/2025 7:54:00 PM

Each time I read your poems, I am filled with wonder and awe. How vast is your poetic horizon. New images and metaphors cling to your poetic firmament like stars and galaxies. "I’ve been listening to your e y e s ~ stories spun from luminous lies, pain streaming behind saffron smiles, unrolling polaroids of angst through the lens of life." Through invisible threads, you are able to see things beyond illusive clouds through the lens of life as one who has experienced the ecstasy and the frustration of love. Love can be a cruel teacher, as it gives a deeper insight into others feelings and makes you see things with greater empathy. Another wonderful poem and it goes into my FAVE.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/23/2025 9:40:00 AM

Impressive use of contrast dear ink, and how your lines stitch themselves together to create a poetic tapestry ... amazing!

Frederic Parker

Date: 2/22/2025 8:18:00 PM

a poem like this...I'll just enjoy like a fine wine

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/22/2025 9:54:00 AM

This wonderful poem is about emotional and spiritual bonds between people, as well as the inquiry into inner sensations and perspectives, dearest Ink. The imagery generates feelings of longing, compassion, and empathy, implying that you recognize the agony and beauty in others' lives. The subject also covers themes of love, loneliness, and the complex beauty of both joy and grief. The poem's diction is vibrant and expressive, with metaphors and similes used to generate rich images. For example, "invisible threads" and "mystical mirages" imply a deeper link beyond the tangible. Sensory language, such as "taste the sundrops" and "jasmine rain," allows readers to feel the emotions and situations more clearly. Warm embraces and many good vibes

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/21/2025 4:00:00 PM

Ahhh so beautiful. And I caught the contest theme in there. Very clever. I think I saw this one was entered for Brian? Maybe not. I will have to recheck that. You are doing really well in most of his contests. His last one got totally past me. They come and go so fast!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/21/2025 2:48:00 PM

IE, I like cornea rivers and other references to tears and eyes...through your pupils etc. In the end, your eyes (view) manifest unbreakable vows. This makes me think about loving and caring and hoping someone will see how we care and see them. On a higher level it could be the universe itself that we desire a relationship with. As I read this, I'm thinking you may be suggesting it's better at the right time to say how we feel directly (outside of poetic phrases). Of course. that exposes us to risk of rejection. I always preferred rejection of something or someone that comes with a bit of kindness and empathy if it should come to that. Smiles and thanks for the opportunity to think about what you've written. It's nebulous enough so that I can go almost anywhere along the read. Really fun!!