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Silent Epistles

My heart is an aching oasis, unveiling unsent epistles~ enveloped in apologies and memoirs of the past. Yet, I seek the moon’s verses, erased by searing tears, dragging clouds of doubt with silver shadows cast. But perhaps these metaphors of regret weigh too heavy, and loving in sea-swept silence, is my destined retreat.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2024 5:43:00 AM

Wow a fantastic poem. I like seeing you pare down your poems to this itty bitty style. It keeps it succinct yet still so beautiful. Congrats on a well deserved win.

Karen Croft

Date: 9/8/2024 5:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! Another beautiful poem you've written!

Karen Jones

Date: 9/7/2024 11:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your much deserved win dear Inky!

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/7/2024 11:08:00 AM

heartfelt ~

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/29/2024 9:40:00 PM

Beautiful sort of meditation. Silence is golden, oneness with God and his entire universe. We still ourselves, and omnipotence fills the void with overwhelming love and ever present glory. A write that really made me think. Well done.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/29/2024 8:53:00 AM

Dear Empress, I came onboard to explore your poetic ink and saw the internal conflict between the need to communicate one's feelings and the fear or reluctance to do so. Yes, like you, I feel I should communicate and then I think I should just resign myself to silence. Sometimes it is good to do one over the other but not always obvious. You truly brought this out so well and I empathize with you. Empress, I am sending hugs and light your way! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/28/2024 6:04:00 PM

I enjoy this poem. The withdrawal to silence seems to answer the pain of life. I've been there too.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 4:47:00 AM

Thank you for understanding this poem. Appreciate always your thoughtful comments

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/28/2024 3:29:00 PM

Love this one so succinct and sincere. Was it for a contest? I can't believe how far behind I am here

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 4:52:00 AM

For bite size.. just was inspired i like brevity prompts altho i dont do well! Missed you

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/28/2024 12:51:00 PM

we sometimes need to stall the moment in order to cuddle stillness...ohhh, wonderfully crafted, ink.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 4:55:00 AM

Thank you so much dear nette

Paige Hind

Date: 8/28/2024 11:59:00 AM

So delicate, as if it might vanish...that is the feel I am always getting, <3

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 4:58:00 AM

Awwn i feel the same. Thank you sweet paige

John Lawless

Date: 8/28/2024 11:34:00 AM

beware the edges of the "sea-swept silence" for we can retreat but never retrace. So Ink, I have been siting here for 15 minutes allowing this wonderful poem to unveil itself.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 5:02:00 AM

This comment made me smile. Thank you for reading and for leaving such a thoughtful comment dear john. Truly grateful always

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/28/2024 10:48:00 AM

Dearest Inky, you write with the brilliance of silver in moonlight - "unsent epistles," "moon's verses," "aching oasis." You have such a wonderful talent for creating thematic metaphoric imagery. It is awesome and as you continue to write it just gets better and better. I always look forward to being inspired by your work. Sending you blessings, dear friend! Samzy~

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 5:14:00 AM

You are so kind samszy, thank you for being so nice and generous, i really do appreciate everytime you visit my page. Sometimes i do not get to respond but i do really appreciate readers like you: and to say you are inspired is sweet: thank you so much truly talented soul

Silent One

Date: 8/28/2024 10:34:00 AM

so there is more than one letter - epistles? Damn, after so many, maybe its just time to give up and stop trying as some people are just too stubborn to accept an apology, but then again people can forgive, but they dont seem to forget.. who was it that said, people may forget what you said, but they cant forget how you made them feel.. or was it the other way around? A lot of emotions in your six lines, I hope the judge values them for what they are..

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 5:14:00 AM

Very true, thank you silent one for your comment

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/28/2024 8:22:00 AM

It's a dark poem, in a way. I love such poetry. There is deep emotion in such a short poem. Well done, dear Empress.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 5:16:00 AM

Thank you dear victor appreciate always your visits

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/28/2024 7:28:00 AM

Your word craft is admirable, IE, love this!

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 5:16:00 AM

Thank you so very much im truly grateful always

Tom Woody

Date: 8/28/2024 5:58:00 AM

"And big regrets, I've had a few..." From an old song. We all do. A gorgeous little poem you've carved out here. Now on to your long one...

Ink Empress
Date: 8/29/2024 5:20:00 AM

Its always good to see you here. Thank you so much for being so supportive

Lioness Onpaper

Date: 8/28/2024 4:34:00 AM

My heart is an aching oasis, unveiling unsent epistles… oooo damn … the heaviness!!! Love it!! I seek the moon’s verses, erased by searing tears, mmmmmm That angst!!! Absolutely gorgeous!! loving in sea-swept silence, is my destined retreat… oh my!!! That ending!!!! Absolutely amazing piece papi… the way the emotions move through out this is divine!!!

The Aura Rhymes

Date: 8/28/2024 3:30:00 AM

Unsent letters . Wow . So beautifully written