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Written for the contest " Shikata Ga Nai " sponsored by The Silent one  

“This is love: to fly toward a secret Sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet.” ~ Rumi
Life can be a pilgrimage through rainless moors and solemn seascapes draped in mists of soundless mayhem, where bleeding butterflies reflect the fading stars etched with broken promises~ that time has abandoned. I am a corpse of a firefly suspended in a maroon mirage, chained with petunias and pearls, while my heart seeks a celestial chorus to recite a harmonious hymn. I yearn to write a compassionate chord, ricocheting with empathetic embers, silencing the fiendish drumbeats of the devious leeches, searing the fragile curves of my cinnamon skin, as I’ve long been a victim of the vindictive voices of Satan and his spellbound followers. Yet nestled between temptation and torment, a garden of miracles blooms with lavender lakeshores, its sweet scents of honey-rose petals infusing the aching air, unveiling a sky adorned with lily wings and sapphire serenity. O how I long to be the silhouette of moon fairies revising and rearranging kismet melodies shaped in sorcery~ for I draw salt-kissed sunsets in acrylic eloquence, to eliminate black magic violations still running beneath my trembling toes. I will dance to the alliterative rhythm of adjectives and assonance, flowing in sync with the viking violin within my soul. So listen to the unlocked tunes of restricted rhymes; you’ll hear my name unchained from the maleficent mantras~ weaving metaphors screaming between resilient lines of highlighted healing, rephrasing the art of letting go tattooed in raven jewels, flipping porcelain pages of hope, flowing within the anthology of sprouting orchids.

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Date: 11/25/2024 12:43:00 PM
IE, I love how many of your poems start with a troubled situation and then transform to hope and a means to be better. It's a metaphor for life and learning from past experiences. I do wish you the best in all these endeavors. Smiles!
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Date: 11/10/2024 7:15:00 PM
Once again back to your great poem to congratulate you on your first place win, dear Empress. I feel proud that I could share the first place win with you.
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Date: 11/10/2024 11:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your first place and thank you for writing for my contest.
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Date: 11/8/2024 5:57:00 PM
Powerful- no one SHOULD silence you, dear Ink...
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Date: 11/4/2024 3:59:00 PM
I saw how you snuck the word adjectives into this. Hahaha. You sweet metaphor-loving firefly, you!
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Date: 11/5/2024 9:27:00 PM
Sweet andrea, “ adjective” was a prompt on my insta community with silent one, was his prompt, lol so i just somehow made it work here. I thought was perfect for some wordplay. Thank you queen of rhymes and grammar. So happy to see you back
Date: 11/4/2024 7:53:00 AM
Dearest Empress, As I read this one I thought how your poetic prowess is truly resplendent—no Doubt in my mind! Your well-inked verses are a mellifluous artistry of heavenly images and deep emotions. I think you have created an intricate narrative of resilience and hope. Your lexical dexterity and metaphorical acumen create harmony in the ineffable complexities of the human spirit. You certainly left me with a spellbound FAV in a maze of lyrical enchantment. Outstanding! Autumn Blessings, MY Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 11/4/2024 2:07:00 AM
We trod and trudge through life, with its ups and downs. We learn from our mistakes but reach great heights. Well done for the imagery and alliteration.
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Date: 11/3/2024 8:35:00 PM
When I started reading your poem, what arrested my attention at the outset, was Rumi's GREAT quote. How you have done justice to it through your equally powerful lines. Your talent crosses all limits. Indeed life is a pilgrimage laden with dunes and deep abysses, but heading undaunted to reach the final haven is the goal of each pilgrim. In course of time, we have to let many things go. Finally the journey that started in aridness will end in fertile and fecund soil conducive to life."you’ll hear my name unchained from the maleficent mantras~ weaving metaphors screaming between resilient lines of highlighted healing, rephrasing the art of letting go tattooed in raven jewels, flipping porcelain pages of hope, flowing within the anthology of sprouting orchids." Well done! All the Best, sweet friend!
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Date: 11/3/2024 11:39:00 AM
Reads like a good contender for the contest to me.. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K
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Ink Empress
Date: 11/5/2024 11:04:00 PM
Thank you dear sara
Date: 11/3/2024 9:22:00 AM
I love this poem ink. It is so beautifully written. From the opening line "Life is a pilgrimage through rainless sands," which describes hopelessness so articulately to the last line "the anthology of sprouting orchids." Which is the juxtaposition of the opening line. From hopelessness to hope. Just gorgeously expressed.
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Date: 11/5/2024 11:04:00 PM
You get it so perfectly thank you so much for this chocolate worthy comment haha
Date: 11/3/2024 9:08:00 AM
What a wonderful write. Good Luck" Have a blessed day/week writing away.............
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Date: 11/5/2024 10:09:00 PM
Awn thank you dear paula
Date: 11/3/2024 8:00:00 AM
‘ rephrasing the art of letting go tattooed in raven jewels’… I’m always swept away by your timeless metaphors. This was such a wonderful poem, I loved it so much.
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Date: 11/5/2024 10:08:00 PM
Thank you so much for reading and leaving your thoughtful comment dear Robert. Grateful
Date: 11/3/2024 5:19:00 AM
waw, just wonderful images, and vibrations totally in harmony with universe, we have to endure things and transform in beauty our sufferings when we are talented, thanks for the emotional message and poem best wishes
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Date: 11/5/2024 10:03:00 PM
Thank you so much always nice to hear from you
Date: 11/3/2024 4:24:00 AM
Aaah I shikathagaina shakalaka boom boom Coca colaaaa stuff too papi!!! Life is a pilgrimage through rainless sands and solemn seascapes draped in mists of soundless mayhem, Mmmmhmmmm!! That openiiiin!! corpse of a firefly suspended in a raspberry mirage, Oh my goodness yesss!! how I long to be the silhouette of moon fairies.. Oye me too for a sometimes for sea horse ! dance to the alliterative rhythm of adjectives and assonance, oh yes u must never stop! weaving metaphors screaming between resilient lines of highlighted healing, n I shall listen always papi! Oooo this piece is out of this world huneeeey!!! Absolutely gorgeous!
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Date: 11/3/2024 6:14:00 AM
Noo papi!!! Not making fun of the Japanese.. I didn’t even know it was Japanese!!! XD… not gonna lie it is a funny word tho… hahaha
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Ink Empress
Date: 11/3/2024 4:29:00 AM
Hahahah shakalama boom boom coca cola gosh! U making fun of japanese lol so funny tho thank you papi
Date: 11/3/2024 3:59:00 AM
I really enjoyed this one with just the right touches of beauty. God bless you, Ink!
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Date: 11/3/2024 4:29:00 AM
That means alot coming from you, i need to change a few things still but was in a hurry to post as contests closing. Thank you so much
Date: 11/3/2024 3:09:00 AM
What is shi kata ganai? Beautiful
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Date: 11/3/2024 3:35:00 AM
It means letting go of what cannot be changed. Hah. I have a new one to use when conversing with half japanese cousin :D
Date: 11/3/2024 3:05:00 AM
Gosh, what a deeply resonating and heartfelt piece this is, dear Ink! You've flawlessly painted the tributaries of torment in life upon the poetic canvas and I can envision every emotion with my eyes ~ life is really a forbidden realm and our souls need to struggle at every step to unchain us finally from the restrictions... I can feel the longing of hope in your words and how you've conveyed the letting go of situations which no longer serve to our serenity. "as I’ve long been a victim of the vindictive voices of Satan and his spellbound followers" Ahhh, this is beyond powerful! And I especially feel marvelled by how this part resonates so much with me ~ "for I draw salt-kissed sunsets in acrylic eloquence, to eliminate black magic intentions still running beneath my trembling toes" Poets have been blessed in a way to be able to express their grief with such elegance..
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Date: 11/3/2024 3:10:00 AM
I absolutely love those ending lines as well "rephrasing the art of letting go tattooed in raven jewels, flipping porcelain pages of hope, flowing within the anthology of sprouting orchids" Stunningly crafted, my dear fairy goddess! Richly eloquent in every way! Be it the alliteration, imagery, adjectives, metaphors and what not! Best wishes for the contest.. Sending you light and love always!

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