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“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.” Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi
I am a garden of Monet thriving amidst watercolor wilderness, mourning the death of greens. In pursuit of peace, where lilies are tangled in tranquility, I let my eyes slumber, allowing my thoughts to wander through an iridescent landscape of unnamed orchards, outlined with moon diamonds~ flickering luminous beams upon my melancholic mind, that remains a nomadic sojourner, traveling through shifting time, like kaleidoscopic roses, splattered across the milky-way. Happiness is more than just an illusory noun engraved from electric pens, by passionate poets in quest of a chivalrous expression, intoxicated by ethereal imagism, woven when life unfolds a mundane cycle flowing with razor-sharp regrets, where we drown, paralyzed and lost within somber phrases of serenity. Yet, I refuse to pirouette like a lamented leaf fleeting above flowerless fields. I am an amateur artist, painting my sadness in captivating genres, my brush is like an odyssey of rainbow petals, steered by a sleepless muse, selflessly guiding my blushing heart to sculpt sorrow with periwinkle dreams. There I find blissfulness within the butterfly breeze of sakura sunsets, falling upon my breathless ink, longing to be traced in musical tenderness, illuminating this spiritual connection, set aflame by embers of fervent devotion, dancing across the smooth sky of sanguine seas, where tides of infatuation rinse away ripples of remorse. For in this world of woes I found a lyrical line and turned it into an illustration of sensuous sonnets, emanating love and light when metaphors have no meaning. O sage silence, in your unsung melodies,I found a haven blooming with honeysuckles. The sun and moon synchronized into an amorous ambience. Now I rest my angst on pillows of endearment, embroidered with sweet solace. You will be the last summer seeping along cinnamon strings of my silhouette; the aurora warmth to my frosted dusk, forevermore.

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Date: 12/24/2024 5:19:00 AM
Congratulations, Empress on the win. I loved your piece. It reminds me of Kahlil Gibran's work, one of my favorite poets!...Fran
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Date: 12/22/2024 10:06:00 AM
Dear Ink, I wander amongst the lush paradise of imagery and metaphors laid out across the poetic page with my imagination immersed and enthralled with every verse. At every turn a new discovery of storytelling with emotions illuminated with soft yet vibrant and always unique word parings. Your artistry shines! Congratulations for your success in Rob’s contest. Warmest wishes soulfu poetess.. ~Susan
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Date: 12/22/2024 8:54:00 AM
so lushly ethereal...wonderful :)
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Date: 12/22/2024 5:45:00 AM
What a good new find you are. Thank you for this and congratulations on your placement.
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Date: 8/28/2024 9:21:00 PM
Back to your sweet poem once again dear Empress to congratulate you on your well deserved top placement. I have been away and so much I have to catch up on Poetry Soup. Shall see your new poems later.
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Date: 8/26/2024 10:04:00 PM
Oh my, my! What a deep, soulful write this is, IE, penned in your exquisite, inimitable style. Warmest congratulations on your top win, God bless
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Date: 8/24/2024 5:11:00 PM
O sage silence, upon the pillows of endearment you have created this masterpiece, Congrats dear Ink, love it !
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Date: 8/24/2024 12:30:00 PM
Wow... just wow. The feeling you've projected was not derailed by the lyrical language you've so brilliantly used. I was not distracted at all by words I didn't know, I was swept up in the emotion of the writing. Congratulations on winning with this magical poem! Xoxo
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Date: 8/24/2024 12:10:00 PM
Congratulations! I love the "melancholic mind that remains a nomadic sojourner". I remember years ago, thinking to leave everything behind and live a nomadic life.
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Date: 8/24/2024 10:03:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your win, Ink Empress! Monet's garden "mourning the death of greens" the way you used this line is amazing, and Rumi's quote “Only from the heart can you touch the sky.” Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi I love that you give us his full name!
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Date: 8/24/2024 9:03:00 AM
I love every line of your poem my dearest poetess friend. The lasts lines/stanza sooth well one's feeling. Outstanding and a masterpiece as always. Thanks for always sharing your beautiful poem and exceptional talent in poetry. Congratulations on your well-deserved first place win! A fave. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
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Date: 8/24/2024 7:56:00 AM
Ink Empress, I am deeply honoured and profoundly touched by someone of your stature finding merit in my entry. Your articulate reflections, and precise evaluation encourages me. Your magnum opus is a silken stream of emotional resilience, glittering image laden hues, and adorable alliterations so delicately chosen. A golden narrative etched. Congratulations on win Warmth Howard
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Date: 8/24/2024 5:08:00 AM
'I refuse to pirouette like a lamented leaf fleeting above flowerless fields/ emanating love and light when metaphors have no meaning' so graceful as always dear poet. Congratulations.
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Date: 8/24/2024 4:13:00 AM
I love the beginning of your poem and use of metaphors and alliterations, which do not detract from the emotive nature of your poem, which you have expressed so well... Another great poem from your pen.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest.
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Date: 8/15/2024 10:34:00 AM
You give us so much, filling that void that yearns for words to fulfill. Sanguine seas and sensuous sonnets beautifully alliterated! With ending stanzas uplifting my soul. You are a tireless crusader, Empress. GL Anaya
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Date: 8/14/2024 12:57:00 PM
I enjoy Monet for his paintings. I enjoy reading your wonderful writes for how you paint with your words. Have a blessed day writing away................
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Date: 8/12/2024 7:41:00 AM
IE, seems you are about connecting with your inner self and finding what is embedded deep within. This seems to meet the quote you have cited above by Rumi really well. You have a great sense of independence and beauty and you give me a lot to contemplate. Reading this, I sometimes feel like one of the poets chasing fleeting happiness. However, I try and you are an inspiration and deep. Smiles.
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Date: 8/12/2024 11:13:00 AM
Thank you so much for understanding and leaving a very thoughtful and kind comment i appreciate you always reading .
Date: 8/11/2024 9:09:00 PM
like you , I love to paint ; this piece colors your seijaku with delightful hues... remarkably done, ink!
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Date: 8/12/2024 11:27:00 AM
Awwn so sweet thank you so much dear nette
Date: 8/11/2024 4:21:00 PM
there are just too many gorgeous images and metaphors to name them all. Just for that, a fave for this one. I bet it tops the winner list.
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Date: 8/12/2024 11:46:00 AM
Awwn thank you so much sweet andrea, i worked hard on this one haha so i hope he thinks its good enough: i am happy to receive your fave too
Date: 8/11/2024 3:03:00 PM
Painting gives such pleasure. When a mind has an active day, restfullness follows. I felt elevated reading this.
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Date: 8/12/2024 11:50:00 AM
Awwn dear hilda you are so kind! I feel elevated receiving your poetic support always
Date: 8/11/2024 11:00:00 AM
Creative lines. Use of some descriptive words. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
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Date: 8/12/2024 11:56:00 AM
Thank you dear sara
Date: 8/11/2024 10:02:00 AM
I truly enjoyed your sageful musings today, Ink. A beautiful ending, too- wise sayings on happiness... <3
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Date: 8/12/2024 12:01:00 PM
Awwn thank you sweet sage paige i appreciate you always
Date: 8/11/2024 8:36:00 AM
You are not an amateur artist, but a real professional. Each poem of yours bear testimony to that fact. "Now I rest my angst on pillows of endearment, embroidered with sweet solace." Glad you have found pillows of endearment to rest your angst. When we are exhausted in life, finding some shoulder to rest our weary head is a real blessing. We all love to hear endearing words and those words can delight us even in the most harsh times.. So beautiful and passionate, dear sweet friend.
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Date: 8/12/2024 12:09:00 PM
You are too kind and generous sweet valsa. I dont think i am a professional but these words truly make my heart warm with gratitude
Date: 8/11/2024 8:12:00 AM
I love the Impressionists. You describe such an impression of a garden with vague borders in a wonderful way. An odyssey of rainbow petals: what a delightful way of expressing yourself. Your talent surpasses everyone.
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Date: 8/12/2024 12:24:00 PM
Dear victor i always am grateful for your kindness truly thank you so much
Date: 8/11/2024 6:42:00 AM
Unless it’s too long… this piece looks like a great candidate for the anthologies call for uplifting poems! I love it!!!
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Date: 8/12/2024 12:29:00 PM
Dear robert so kind of you to say so, yes it did say when i was editing that its too long for the anthology. I am so glad you love it : thank you always for being so supportive truly grateful
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