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Pyramid of Peace Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Ink Empress ~ I did all the prompts.

Pyramid of Peace - Artwork By Zdzislaw Beksinski. (art number; BE84, 1984)

As we run from the ash, will the pyramid of peace, save our love? As we gasp for air, I feel totally loved with, "Your fingers around my soul." As you hold me so tightly, kiss me over and over again then, "Kiss me when the sun sleeps..." Here as our time is ending, "I own your signature," for evermore as we close our eyes. "I'm a vampire rose," is this our true death? I can smell the sweetness of a rose, as the vampire of life bleeds us dry. Will we ever be found?
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Empress Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
The last three lines really stood out for me sweet Paula! Youv used the prompts effortlessly here as if they belong here! Thank you for writing and for supporting my contests always! Pleasure reading ~ Congratulations on your win Sending you light always
Jones Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Back to say congratulations on your win!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Great to see you back here. Thank You... Also thanks for your, congratulations on my win. Glad you enjoyed my "Pyramid of Peace" write again. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Goldsmith Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
"4 Place" ~ "Pyramid of Peace." - Artwork By Zdzislaw Beksinski. (art number; BE84, 1984)" ~ Date Written:7/11/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet........
Volumes Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 7:53 PM
It doesn't come easy. Your wonderful in-depth cry for peace inspired by the artwork is phenomenal Paula. You show peace triumphant, as does the pyramid. Your Ekphrasis is art in itself and depicts Bacsinszky's art so well.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Also Thanks for your, very kind words.   Glad you enjoyed my "Pyramid of Peace" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork but it was a fun contest. Sorry this is so late getting to you. I took 2 weeks of SOUP. Now I have a ton of work to do with SOUP/at home. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
not familiar with the artwork, but your poem piqued my interest. best wishes with this contest entry, hugs, Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Thank You for your wonderful support.  Also Thanks for your, best wishes with this contest entry. Glad you enjoyed my "Pyramid of Peace" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork but it was a fun contest. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Poet Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 3:09 AM
The work of art served as inspiration for this magnificent piece, dear Paula. I felt like this was fantastic. Best of luck in the contest.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Also Thanks for your, Best of luck in the contest. Glad you found my "Pyramid of Peace" write to be, fantastic. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Sharma  Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
"as the vampire of life bleeds us dry..will we ever be found" oh the questioning there! How evocative and poignant is that?! So beautifully palpable, dear Paula.. you've so gorgeously used all the prompts here and crafted such a soul-stirring poem..and I really love that opening line as well.. sending best wishes to you for the contest ~
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Also Thanks for your, best wishes for the contest. Glad you found my "Pyramid of Peace" write to be, So beautifully palpable. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Gasun Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Wow! This is such a marvelous work inspired by the artwork my dear poet friend. I enjoyed this immensely. Good luck in the contest. Thanks for reading and your visit. I'm so glad you're finally back. Take care always and best wishes.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Also Thanks for your, Good luck in the contest. Glad you found my "Pyramid of Peace" write to be, a marvelous work inspired by the artwork. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork. I am buried with work after being off. I need to wash clothes. Hugs... Have a great day writing to artwork............
Gibbons Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Wow Paula a fabulous work of art in ink by you, loved every word. " kiss me when the sun sleeps" and " I can smell the sweetness of the rose as the vampire of life bleeds us dry " magnificent lines eternal love. ~hugs <3
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Also Thanks for your, kind words. Glad you found my "Pyramid of Peace" write to be, a fabulous work of art in ink. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Dietrich Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Very nice I think I saw others using that same work as inspiration.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Glad you found my "Pyramid of Peace" write to be, Very nice. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Smith  Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Nice use of all the prompts.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Glad you found my "Pyramid of Peace" write to be, Nice use of all the prompts. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Jones Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
WOW!!!! You did an amazing job! You used ALL the prompts and it flows beautifully! I enjoyed reading this Paula!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Thank You for your wonderful support.  Also Thanks for your, very kind words. Glad you enjoyed my "Pyramid of Peace" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Kendrick Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Interesting lines you have penned about this artwork. I am not familiar with it at all. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Thank You for your wonderful support. Glad you enjoyed my "Pyramid of Peace" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I am not familiar with this artwork. Have a great day writing to artwork............
Goldsmith Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
"Pyramid of Peace." - Artwork By Zdzislaw Beksinski. (art number; BE84, 1984)" ~ Date Written:7/11/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet........
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