Ink Empress Poet Free verse

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hello soupers, its a poem I had written in the remembrance of my late bestfriend oN her birthday. She loved celebrating birthdays, she was always such a beautiful presence... I will always write about her. The opening line is a popular prompt set by " Laurentine G" here on soup now, thank you. Today I would like to read my sweet soupers. Thank you for always being supportive .. it feels surreal posting after ages

Pressed between Pages

I write 
you into 
my upturned world,
gift you wings and transformation,
strewing pixie dust through silenced skies,
aching to see you sparkle and soar,
like an eagle-winged fairy
metamorphosed
into the highest ether,
where peace is more
than a poetic phrase, 
and love ~
baptized by the blues of butterfly ink,
no longer a prisoner of pain ~
    caged by chaos,
as the world never knew
the burden buried beneath
your blissful smile, and lyrical laughter…..

Tonight
I miss you,
when the haze above untouched seas 
bleeds nothingness,
I remember us,
when the music of grieving night
fills my life
in captivating cadence,
and I will forever
write to the swirling stars
to sigh our serene song
when the telepathic moon wanes in weariness,
for even the sky knows
we are more than
just a memoir
pressed between 
purple pages of 
perfumed 
truth…

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Angela Elias April 9, 2026 at 8:36 AM WOW! Your poem is simply amazing!

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM Also, sweetie this poem told the chart of 100 best new poems list here at Soup. Way to go. I hope you are feeling better from migraines

CayCay Godwin March 8, 2026 at 9:56 PM So beautiful with just the right amount of emotional imagery. The imagery did not bog down the meaning in your lines, no, they are perfect, they enhance and very touching, as well. Be golden, good to have you back.

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2026 at 11:37 AM More congrats for you with a trophy win. This was a super popular poem for you, Ink

Laurentine G March 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM Hurray! Looking forward to seeing your double entry on the prize board! You've written from the heart and it's so fitting that your love for your friend ripples on and always shows up as a beautiful reminder <3

Duke Beaufort March 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM IE, glad to see you're back in the swing of things! Whatever it is can't keep a wonderful woman silent! You do indeed soar with all the words coming from your heart. Sending smiles!!

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2026 at 2:06 PM I see you have topped the best 100 new poems chart, Sweetie. Congratulations. Ink Empress March 2, 2026 at 9:14 AM Oh yea? I forgot that list exists sweet soul aunt! Hahah ill try finding that list in a bit.

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM Congratulations on POTD, Ink! It's so nice to have you back! This is a beautiful tribute. Very best wishes. Evelyn Judy Buehler February 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM :):):):):) Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:58 AM Oh my dear evelyn! You are one of my faves here on soup! I cant wait to read you! Thank you for your warm wishes. Sending you light always

Laurentine G February 26, 2026 at 9:38 AM Congratulations with your placement in Brian's contest and ta da - your #1 spot in 100 best new poems - so very deserved for this beautiful tribute :) I'm looking forward to some future hiku evenings :) always used to be fun Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:56 AM Yeay!! Haha i didnt think it would get placed but im truly honored as this wasnt written for any contest. Im so happy to see you here celebrating with me. Haha. Sending you light always

Abdullah Alhemaidy February 26, 2026 at 9:11 AM So glad to see you back :-) Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! Have a wonderful season lovely Ink! Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:55 AM So glad to see you in comments dear Abdullah, thank you so much for your response and congratulations. Sending you light today and always

Frederic Parker February 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM Your poem celebrates your friend as does your heart; it's a true blessing to have a relationship so binding, so rich, so shared Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:46 AM Dear Frederick, Im really happy and honored to see you here in my comments today, thank you so very much sincerely,,, sending you light always

Valsa George February 25, 2026 at 3:36 AM Dear Empress, it is so gratifying to see you spreading your wings once more in the horizon of Poetry Soup. Welcome back dear, after eons. It's how I feel. I too have been away from this site for sometime. It is equally gratifying to have received a beautiful comment from you for my poem. In this tribute and birthday greetings to your friend, I feel the moisture of tears along with your showering of 'pixie dust through silenced skies'. Let your friend have all the blessings. This music of captivating cadence has touched my heart and a painful sigh rises from my inside. Congratulations sweet friend on your well deserved POTD Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:45 AM Dear sweet valsa, im on so many other poetry platforms, but one like you who is a soulful reader and feeler of poems is rare to find! I always think of you dearly, im truly grateful that you visit my poem and leavr this compassionate and heartfelt response too, sending you light today and always

Karen Jones February 25, 2026 at 2:34 AM A lovely potd dearest Inky! Congratulations! Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:42 AM Thank you beautiful soul karen, you are truly a poetic jewel! Sending you light always

Constance La France February 24, 2026 at 11:12 PM Ink, so beautifully written and congratulations on a deserving POTD, a FAV ~ Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:41 AM Thank you so very much for the fave and comment poetic soul, warrior poetess, i truly appreciate your presence always! Sending you light alwYs

Regina Mcintosh February 24, 2026 at 10:54 PM Beautiful! Congratulations on POTD. God bless you Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:37 AM Thank you so very much sweet Gina! I appreciate your kind response truly! Sending you light always

Robert James Liguori February 24, 2026 at 7:12 PM I hope her spirit can see and feel your words; it would be a beautiful thing. Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:36 AM Thank you so much dear Robert for such a kind response. Your comment somehow made me wish that. She would feel my words. Appreciate your kindness. Sending you light always

Brandy Nicole February 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM Dearest Ink, first I would like to send you a hug along the wind, as you embrace these moments and memories of your dear friend. You remember her in such a delicate, yet poetic way. I see ' pixie dust through silenced skies. ' So beautiful, indeed. So wonderful reading your poetry. Your light shines brightly and your presence is beautiful here. I see these words have been chosen as Poem of the Day. Congratulations, my sweet friend. Hugs and blessings, Brandy Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:32 AM Ah your comments are as poetic as your poems dear brandy, how beautiful and kind of you to say all this during a vulnerable time: thank you for showing compassion! Im grateful sincerely, sending you light always

Andrea Dietrich February 24, 2026 at 2:38 PM Incredible writing and alliteration as always. So bittersweet. I bet this will be a chart topper on the best new poems list because I can't be the only one giving it a fave right NOW Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:22 AM Awwwn thank you so much sweet andrea, i appreciate your visit and also the fave! You are truly theeee best! Sending you light always

Justin Bordner February 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM Your love can become anything, limitless with the ways it can touch the bruise of a punished heart, unbound by science to search for the secret that Midnight muses ageless, undaunted by the obsidian pain that primes wisdom into youthful eyes...J.A.B. "Baptised by the blues of butterfly ink..." that's pretty Poetess... Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:21 AM Dear Justin, your comments are always soul warming and poetic too. Im truly honored and touched by your response. Thank you so very much. Sending you light today and always

Sam Kauffman February 24, 2026 at 1:07 PM Inky, congratulations on your beautifully written POTD expressing your deep sense of loss and grief yet, somehow, finding some measure of comfort by the sweetness of memories. Your last few lines take me into a new realm of epiphany! So wonderful to have you back my friend. Prayers for your loss. Hugs and blessings of warm grace. Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:18 AM Ah samszy, iv missed you! Thank you for your soulful response and empathy and kindness youv shown here in my comments! Im truly grateful for your warm presence and i hope you do know that I always think of you fondly! Sending you light today and always

Lioness Onpaper February 24, 2026 at 11:55 AM Congratulations papi chulooo!!! Ink Empress February 27, 2026 at 6:12 AM Thank you papi! Always grateful

I Am Anaya February 24, 2026 at 10:33 AM "pixie dust" sparkles & fairies ( U're trademark), the little girl in me loves that. Wonderful tribute to your besti, Ink. Congratulations on POTD! : ) I Am Anaya March 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM You, are most welcome~ sending you aloha spirit Ink Empress February 24, 2026 at 11:07 AM With respect, this tribute carries personal symbolism. The ‘pixie dust’ comes from our teenage years and Viva Forever ~ it isn’t random whimsy, but memory. Let’s allow the little girl in you to honor her with empathy. Thank you very much

Joseph May February 24, 2026 at 9:18 AM "And love ~ baptized by the blues of butterfly ink, no longer a prisoner of pain" ~ Wonderful write, Congrats on POTD Ink Empress February 24, 2026 at 11:28 AM Thank you so much dear Joseph, appreciate always your visits. Sending you light always

Paula Goldsmith February 24, 2026 at 7:37 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your lovely yet sad write again. I am so very sorry. I hope you will write more. Have a blessed day with your win................ Ink Empress February 24, 2026 at 8:33 AM Thank you so much dear Paula, you have always been such a sweet soul, im truly grateful for your kindness, sending you light always

sara Etgen-Baker February 24, 2026 at 6:02 AM lovely dedication, touching and beautifully written Ink Empress February 24, 2026 at 7:21 AM Thank you. Hope Bill is doing well. I do remember his rhymes and kindness. Sending you light

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