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Stars Or Home Poetry Contes Sponsored by: Ink Empress Written 4/10/2026

Sometimes, I follow faded stars


Alone, feverish, and weak
I sit; dark walls speak.
Everyone around seems not to care.
Memories shadowed by despair.

We walked along a narrow ridge,
Crossing in silence over a nostalgic bridge.
Plunging over the edge, flora appears.
No one hears our fears.

I opened my eyes to a world
And became flesh in a whirl.
Within myself, I divided by strife,
Losing all aspects of life.

There is still light to help balance
A path through life’s challenges.
A world transient nature of scars
Turned to an endless garden of stars.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Jones Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Somber but beautiful. Congratulations on your win!
Empress Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 9:12 AM
My heart hurts reading this, i felt so much when reading this dear eve! Just know that you have a beautiful heart and soul and you are so very appreciated by us all! For sure i do! Thank you for supporting my contest! Pleasure reading this poignant poem. Sending you light always Congratulations
Roper Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Thank you so much for my win; I’m absolutely thrilled. I also appreciate the heartfelt compliment, as you, along with many others, mean a lot to me.
Proxenos Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
A garden of stars - what a beautiful thought and image to keep in our minds. Evie I know how close you and your husband were, he is up there among the stars, but you are his star on earth and he is so proud of you. Hope you get well soon. Not feeling well is depressing. love and hugs Jennifer.
Kannan Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Endless garden of stars... Hwp beautifully written!!!! Such a lovely write Eve.... So happy to see you again....
Vaso Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Wow this one of your best poems yet Eve! Loved it! and I can really relate to these sentiments!
Peranteau Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
"a garden of stars" ....sum'us ask; where'z he get hiz muze ') had to read it twice dear poet, ...thuh think uv bouquetz uv starz excite'd me....ty...much love
Peranteau Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:38 PM
you have procreated dear poet, such thuh wonderful blessing fromg Yahweh ') enjoy one uv your rewards....much love
Roper Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 6:46 PM
My husband passed away eight years ago, and he’s always in my thoughts. My sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren fill my soul with happiness.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
a flowing rhyme scheme with an inspirational flow and message. Best wishes with this contest entry, hugs, Sara
Roper Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Thanks, Sara. I set it to music on Facebook if you’re interested in giving it a listen.
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