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written for the contest " stardust serenade" sponsored by Robert James L.

Premiere Contest WinnerStardust Serenade

I’m a wild tulip, bending but
breathing beneath
a star-burnished breeze,
skimming the blazing
silk of supernova dust,
as sirens ricochet through
honeyed silence,
as though no dream has forgotten
the music of my muse,
whilst I sip from 
       the sky of ethereal ink:
his skin ~ my orbit,
his eyes ~ my ocean,
his lips ~ my universe,
pulling me to the
depths of desire,
for our light sings amidst
stillness that floats through ~
like an aquatic garden,
where water orchestrates
tides of temptation
and trembling tercets,
composing currents 
            of careful devotion…

O mystical moon,
must I serenade the sparks
that bloom beneath
your cosmic gaze?
I feel the astral frequency
of galaxies within veins,
like whimsical waves touching
the shifting shades
of shimmering silver,
whilst I remain apologetic
for the erased cadence of charm,
unlearned in quietness
amidst unseen constellations,
quivering in sync
with the quintessence
of quenched vows…

I was never a promised island ~
but a forgotten home,
with walls aching to be heard
beyond avoidant acrylics,
framed in rhinestone regrets.

So take me ~ twirl me,
like a swirling sapphire
carrying chaos of celestial flickers,
twisting and teasing
through traveling time of tornadoes…

Forgive me, as I relinquish
the mythical waterfalls,
their addictive affections
falling too fleetingly
for Capricorn captivation.

I am more than a mere vanilla version
of a vision illustrated in loneliness,
sugarcoated in rose-ruffled mists,
when dusk itself
drowned in drumbeats of disarray…
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Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Ahhh I see your Capricorn in here, sweet friend. Such great alliteration throughout. Big congrats on your trophy win .I just need to finally try to get my insomniac brain to sleep!
George Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
"I was never a promised island ~ but a forgotten home, with walls aching to be heard beyond avoidant acrylics, framed in rhinestone regrets." How powerfully you express your angst. You are never a deserted home, but a sweet haven where many can can find comfort and hear the sweet strains pouring from your heart. Hearty Congratulations dear Empress on your well deserved trophy win.
Kavanagh  Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Great to see this one in particular receiving top honours and a well deserved trophy Ink, like I said in my comment below, you definitely tapped into the cosmic web frequency, with those very real cosmic veins that somehow link all the galaxies together, a masterclass in poetic prowess, congratulations, oh I forgot to fave this one, so I will now! Cheers David
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Aww thank you so much dear david, you know, when it comes from someone who is a lover of cosmos and constellations and more and everything ethereal, it truly means more than ever! Im grateful for the fave and also for the second comment! Truly! Sending you light today and always!
DiMino Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 7:38 PM
"I am more than a mere vanilla version of a vision illustrated in loneliness, sugarcoated in rose-ruffled mists, when dusk itself drowned in drumbeats of disarray…" -- great ending. Very beautiful writing!
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Dear Joe, your poetic presence is always so very appreciated! Thank you so very much for visiting me and for supporting me. Sending you light always
G  Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations!!! Skillful writing bags the trophy! Excellent from the first breath to the last - I thoroughly revelled in this poetic excellence - I'm still rolling around now soaking it up, hoping some sticks lol - well done Ink!
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Hahaha bag is quite light tho! So maybe time to bag more? Hahah thank u my cosmic bff! Lolol :D without ur knowledge i claim you my bff! Together we bag trophies n wat not virtually! Sending you light always
Liguori Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Wonderful poem. I have reread this poem several times and am even more delighted each time I read it. Congrats on receiving the trophy; it was well deserved.
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Apologies for my late response, iv been focusing on healing and myself that i didnt get time to check soup. However i wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the win! Thank you so much for the inspiration and placement! Im truly grateful ! Sending you light today and always dear Robert. Stay blessed and happy.
La France Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Ink, beautifully penned and congratulations on your win in the contest ~
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Thank you so much my warrior poetess, i appreciate your visit and comment sincerely. Sending you light always
Bordner Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Sweet in the schmatics of love you blossom as if fire had a soft song sung to sting the most sensitive truth that sorrow envies eternal, our heat doesn't freeze like fragile fantasies it explodes from divine dynamite, we go boom as a power born from raw hot volume, vibration vivid, a touch too true to subdue, an authenticity that God dares not rue...J.A.B.
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
You breathe poetry dear Justin! Your comments are metaphorical and so very impressive and genuine! I always appreciate and look forward for them! Thank you for blessing me with your thoughtful comment! Your comment is soul warming! Sending you light always!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Imagination and emtions abound in your excellent poetry. How true you are the queen of metaphors.
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Thank you so much for saying that, i appreciate always your kindness dear victor! Sending you light always
Alhemaidy Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Hello Ink Empress :-) Very beautiful and so lovely read! Have a wonderful day!
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Thank you dear abdullah! I appreciate always your support. Sending you light alwYs
Kavanagh  Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 12:26 PM
So much going on here Ink, a whole universe of imagination going through this one, and why not, we are its consciousness after all, I bet it enjoys your poetry too :) my favourite line (I feel the astral frequency of galaxies within veins) because all the galaxies are connected by vein-like filaments, nobody knows exactly what they are, but you must have sensed them whilst writing this piece, A revelation within your serenade, brilliant as always, cheers David
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Thank you dear david for noticing theres alot goin on here haha the ending took a different turn! Perhaps i was splitting and cosmos shook and like supernova ink i burst and bleed. Appreciate always your warm presence! Sending you light today and alwYs
Parker Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Having penned my own stardust poem I bow to yours dear poet in admiration of your poetic voice...
Empress Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Dear Frederick, you are far too humble and kind and generous and thoughtful, your poem is beautiful and you are so very fluent in the language of poetry, I would dare not even compare my poems to yours as you are a poet i admire and appreciate. Thank you for being so kind and supportive. Sending you light today and always
Cunningham Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 8:39 AM
You never fail to take your reader on a magical journey IE. You are the queen of metaphor. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Empress Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Dear Tom, i hope u are doing well. Your kindness support never goes unnoticed! Im truly grateful! Thank you so very much for your generous support, and for saying that about my writing, it means alot truly. Sending you light always
Onpaper Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Mmmmmm damn papi look at u go !!! sirens ricochet through honeyed silence, as though no dream has forgotten the music of my muse, this line just makes me melt!!! I feel the astral frequency of galaxies within veins, ooooo child ! like whimsical waves touching the shifting shades of shimmering silver, … the way you weave your imagary … mmmm you’ve got me on a choke hold papiiii!!! This whole piece is an absolute divine beauty!!!
Empress Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Awwn thank u papi
Lane Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Your poetry could never be labeled as 'vanilla.' It's always honeyed with nectar of flowery lines, like a drink that holds passion fruit in your "tides of temptation." It has swirls of alliteration that softly shimmer, and to top it off, there are sprinkles of stardust that may look sugar coated but are devoted to displaying the depth of emotions... subtly portrayed.
Empress Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 6:44 AM
My artistic poetic, sweet cosmically connected soul star linnersz, um beyond honored to receive your compliments! Truly it means alot! Thank you so very much. Sending you light always
G  Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Woo! "I was never a promised island ~ but a forgotten home, with walls aching to be heard", yes! "So take me ~ twirl me, like a swirling sapphire carrying chaos of celestial flickers, twisting and teasing through traveling time of tornadoes…" yes! "Forgive me, as I relinquish the mythical waterfalls" yes! Gotta love ocean eyes!!! I struggled to pick out a handful of favourite lines, so just chose those that made me scream :) excellent maximalist poetry, executed perfectly!
Empress Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Hahah scream together? And just let it all out? I really need a rage room. But no one wants to join me! Ugh! I told my sister she said not worth the pay hahaha. Anyway! We shud do a virtual rage room venting! Thank you so much for reading and for commenting! When you say its good, i know i must have done well, Sending you light always
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