Ink Empress Poet Lyric

Notes About The Poem

Written for the Craigs contest on the melody " Diana Yukawa (???? ??) Performed at Shizumanu Taiyo Film Premiere" I did a bit of background reading on the plane crash, and Diana Yukawa, and her father's tragic demise, and what hit me the most was how the mother was pregnant when her father died in the planecrash before the violinist was born, and her mother was pregnant with her: her mother was not legally married to her father and she had to fight for the government to allow her to use his name for her children: and finally was able to use: and their story really made me feel so much. Hope you will like my lyrics

Shizumanu Taiyo

Look upon the mourning stars
feel the grieving lake flow
in silence to unseen memories,
like a ghost of a rose,
lost in the cold breeze. 

Take me where I can feel 
the warmth within your arms~
resting in love,
like a ghost of a rose. 

Beyond the eyes of skies 
that my heart can reach,
I feel the angels’ wing,
shielding over me.

Maybe the sun, the rays, 
can collide in tune, 
as Mama still dreams 
of your last embrace. 
Your name, my lullaby,
and tonight I sing hallelujah. 

Let my thoughts stretch
through the bed of clouds,
where your song
lingers through my tears.

I’ll write to the moon,
listening to the wind whisper~
“gaze upon sailing cosmos
of dandelion wishes”  
stirring heatwaves 
of heartaches, 
while the sunrise dews 
fall upon paper airplanes, 
to bring you back home,
from the heavens above 
seven seas,
 laced with pearls. 

Look upon the mourning stars
feel the grieving lake flow
in silence to unseen memories,
like a ghost of a rose,
lost in the cold breeze. 
 Take me there where I can feel your love.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Craig Cornish March 3, 2024 at 11:20 AM Inky, beautifully composed - a relaxed pen flowed with some perceptive images here - especially one noted "the paper plane"... a special metaphor! Ink Empress March 4, 2024 at 6:38 AM Thank you so very much craigsz, truly grateful for your support, it wasnt an easy melody, im truly honored

Karen Jones March 3, 2024 at 10:22 AM I agree with SV you really have a moving gift! Congratulations on your first place win!

Speaks Volumes February 14, 2024 at 12:28 PM The words of my granddaughter, Jemma, when she read this Empress " This is one of the most BEAUTIFUL poems I have ever read. I have tears in my eyes. Omg it moved me. What a freaking gift ugh ~~Thought you might like to see what a 28 year old from USA thinks of your poetry. BTW Her grandma thinks the same.

Paige Hind February 5, 2024 at 4:06 PM Absolutely a beautiful lyric. It was so kind of you to do this.

Susan Ashley February 4, 2024 at 8:10 AM Dear Empress, soulful poetess, your exquisite verse is ethereal yet real in rich imageries of emotion and metaphors "mourning stars" and "feel the grieving lake flow". A poignant expression of grief, love, remembrance and longing. I was especially moved by your repetition of "ghost of a rose" and this beautifully aching stanza "Let my thoughts stretch/through the bed of clouds,/where your song/lingers through my tears." Heart clutching verse. Such inspired and inspiring poetic artistry. Tender, haunting and impactful. Your golden pen is brilliant! Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Nancy Kaufman February 4, 2024 at 6:55 AM Hi Ink, It's wonderful to read your vivid poems with so many celestial references. One can see your great love our planet and love for humanity as it shines through in your elegant word weaving. ( I learned that from you lady). Have a blessed day. Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:09 AM Ah thats such a sweet and kind thing to say thank you so very much dear nancy. Always a pleasure hearing from you

Bill Baker February 3, 2024 at 11:05 PM Thanks for the note for an introduction, Imky. I wasn't familiar with this story. How tragic for those left behind. Lovely imagery as usual and a fine Lyric poem, my friend. Another FAV for my list. thanks for all you do here at Poetry Soup to encourage others. Love and light, Bill Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:10 AM Thank you so very much and i thank you and sara too for your unwavering support always

Hilda Greenhough February 3, 2024 at 7:37 PM This is beautiful. I can tell you wrote it from the depths of your heart. It is a very sad story for this woman to go through so much. Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:56 AM Thank you alwyss dear hilda appreciate your feedback truly

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 3, 2024 at 4:58 PM What a beautiful work! Images like 'a ghost of a rose,' and 'I'll write to the moon,' make this melancholy, heartfelt poem captivating. Best wishes for the contest. Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:55 AM Thank you so much

Sara Kendrick February 3, 2024 at 1:05 PM A man that is going to father children needs to be willing to put his name on the birth certificate, if not, he should not father them. Sad he got killed but he should have done it before he got her pregnant to start with. Thanks for sharing this information with us. Interesting work. Sara K Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:55 AM Thank you so much for reading and leaving your thoughts always grateful for your support

Robert Sidwell February 3, 2024 at 11:20 AM Hauntingly beautiful. I was transfixed. Another triumph. Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:54 AM Thank you so very much

Joseph May February 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM "Look upon the mourning stars feel the grieving lake flow in silence to unseen memories, like a ghost of a rose, lost in the cold breeze.", Your first stanza captures the poignant tone of this story Empress...Well written Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:54 AM Thank you so very much . Appreciate you feedback truly

Silent One February 3, 2024 at 10:53 AM Without focusing on the story behind the poem.. Your lyric is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of grief, remembrance, and the eternal bond of love that transcends the boundaries of time and space. The imagery of mourning stars and grieving lakes evokes a sense of profound sadness and longing, while the metaphor of the ghost of a rose lost in the cold breeze speaks to the fragility of life and the ephemeral nature of memory. Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:54 AM Thank you for understanding the depth of this lyric. Im always grateful for your poetic presence and support truly Silent One February 3, 2024 at 10:53 AM poignant reflections on the passage of time, dreams of last embraces, and lullabies of cherished names encapsulate the tender moments of remembrance and longing that linger in the heart's deepest recesses. Best of luck in the contest dear..

Duke Beaufort February 3, 2024 at 9:54 AM Well, this is quite a story. I looked into it a bit. It was the worst single air crash ever that occurred after Boeing technicians improperly repaired the tail of the airplane. What is remarkable to me is how the mistake made reverberated into so many lives. And much worse, the lessons learned about safety continually get forgotten and need to be relearned. Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:37 AM Yes was a bit disturbing to read about it too as i have bad flight phobia sigh. Thank you so much duke. I appreciate your support truly

Hiya Sharma February 3, 2024 at 7:57 AM Oh my, dear Ink, you've absolutely nailed this and I can truly say that you've captured the essence of sorrow and heartache here, so magnificently. This is a piece of poetic grandeur.. Sometimes, we get that feeling about a poem, that this excels all skills, beyond fathomable, I get that wondrous vibe from this poem/song. Although, I wasn't aware of the story about Diana Yukawa, but you made that sense of ache come alive in your delicate words.. "Look upon the mourning stars", "ghost of a rose" Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:36 AM Thank you always for being so supportive i am always grateful for your sincere kindness truly Hiya Sharma February 3, 2024 at 7:59 AM Gosh, extremely heartfelt and profound, my dear fairy goddess!! "Your name, my lullaby,and tonight I sing hallelujah" That part made me cry.. Seriously. "fall upon paper airplanes" That's so creative, ingenious and artistic of you! "Take me there where I can feel your love" That ending line was absolutely soul-hitting.. A FAV from you, truly! Best wishes for the contest!

Vijay Pandit February 3, 2024 at 6:33 AM Your opening stanza sets the scene for your theme:--like a ghost of a rose, lost in the cold breeze--and you capture the grief invoking hope:-- I’ll write to the moon, listening to the wind whisper~ “gaze upon sailing cosmos"--Take me there where I can feel your love. Awesome write, awesome ending, Ink. Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:35 AM Thank you so much Dear Vijay always for your kindness and support. Truly grateful

Victor Buhagiar February 3, 2024 at 6:04 AM First I must apologize if I missed some poem of yours. I do not read or post during the weekend and I don't mind if you Soup Mail me for my error. However, I see no icon for Soup Mail. Thank you for reading my rather old poem. I had almost given up on this effort. Hiya missed some too. A tragedy is always sorrowful, though your poem seems to end in Love even in after life. Great imagery, metaphors and emotions all along. Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:33 AM Thank you so much I noticed yes not many get online during weekend. But i always appreciate your support dear victor: thank you for taking time to read and leav your thoughts

Lioness Onpaper February 3, 2024 at 3:23 AM Ooooo that melody is moving … as is this lyrics.. Take me where I can feel the warmth within your arms…. Noooo ur arms papi<3… Beyond the eyes of skies that my heart can reach,oooo that line papi…!! Let my thoughts stretch through the bed of clouds,where your song lingers through my tears… oh damn my heart!!! I’ll write to the moon,listening to the wind whisper… U just gonna melt me into the earth papi … gorgeously architected piece aeee..ok now the opening line is stuck in my head!!! Marvelous Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:30 AM Thanks papi u da best

The Aura Rhymes February 3, 2024 at 3:09 AM It is not easy to write listening to a melody . So it’s really good what you have written listening to a melody just like that . Love the story Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 7:14 AM Awwn thank you means alot coming from you dahlin