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A collaboration we did two weeks ago for an instagram prompt. Always a pleasure writing with Hiya sharma aka soulful_poetry_from_the_heart on instagram

 

 

Tapestry of Twinkling Torment collaboration with Hiya Sharma

When you are 
an agonizing 
echo from a
benevolent voice,
life exhales in
mahogany haze, 
spreading across the
lachrymose meadows as 
scarred rivulets of
sandalwood scents, 
where ceramic 
rhymes slumber in
watercolor coffins 
with opaque metaphors,
weaving hoaxed 
hymns of the nascent 
heavens within these
mortal hues. 

I'm a bronze brushstroke 
of origami colours, 
pinned to the weary
wall as the state 
of forsaken art,
splattered in acrylic-
resembling sombre 
diamonds that
knit ebony pixels 
of my onyx heart, 
scattered across the
blistered brims,
framed from 
fate crossed palms;
doused in poisoned
henna depicted 
in dismay, to portray 
the painting of despair 
within my splitting mind. 

Isn't the monochromatic
shade of an aesthetic
mural a clementine
symmetry, where ruby psalms
stained with black peonies,
bleed thistle-ribboned 
tales from an orchid's silence? 

Not every artist 
can mold 
peace from a 
pastel palette 
filled with poignant
petals engrossed 
in purple pain, 
but poetic fingers
can sculpt an evergreen
masterpiece through 
crisp flakes of
tumbling torment,
carried through 
arctic mists.
But is there a 
teal-azure texture
to create a 
timeless tapestry
interlaced with 
lavender musings? 

As melancholy soars
beyond roseate realms 
like a moon-winged butterfly, 
fluttering across 
cantaloupe sunsets, 
etching heartbeats of 
hope in harp's periwinkle pigments,
when twinkling jewels
lose their shine,
leaving tales untold
to waltz with 
forlorn silhouettes-
dwelling in a gallery of grief.
For, in the calligraphic 
corners of chaos,
I’ve found healing,
between ethereal pages 
within a cathartic labyrinth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hind Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Poetry really and truly does heal. I'm glad for your 'labrynth" - so many deep, deep lines to ponder- the first four few lines, I can relate to, and they really spoke to me..."leaving tales untold to waltz with forlorn silhouettes- dwelling in a gallery of grief."- that I understand as well. Enjoyed so much; light and blessings...
Silence Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Ahhh..my two favorite poetesses come together and weave this breathtakingly mesmeric piece..as always I feel your words so deeply and truly..the challenges of our own minds, our bodies and souls seeming to work against us..as I can interpret it in my own way, for your poetry truly reaches so many in all situations and circumstances..whatever it may be, as this piece has truly touched me deep within..I can resonate with this piece on so many levels…you are both a true force to be reckoned with!
Edmonds  Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 3:04 PM
A wonderful collaboration Ink and Hiya, a creative poetry constellation, both are shining stars of PoetrySoup that go together like pasta and peas… Belle
Pandit Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 1:57 PM
A beautiful collaboration from two gifted writers. Your poetry always adorns the poetic tapestries. Words flow effortlessly from artistic minds and souls. Kudos to you Ink, and Hiya. A FAVE!
Poet Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 12:51 PM
Such a darling and talented duo, IE, and HS, you have created a magnificent thing that defies imagination once more. You both have a lyrical soul in common. It is comforting to see the consolation you have found within the ethereal domain of literature amid the misery, torment, and deep emotions that pervade your lyrics. As I submerge myself in the grandeur of your bright poetry, your indistinguishable imagery and intuitive gift for rhyme bestow the ultimate delight on me. This is surely favor
One Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 10:12 AM
From black petals to twinkling torment, you two sweethearts again produced a lovely collaboration.. As Sara said you both are kindred spirits of a poetic kind.. despite all the angst and pain and feelings of torment in your words, it is great to see you have found healing of some sort between ethereal pages....
Sharma  Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 8:35 AM
Awh, thank you so much for posting this pristine collaboration here, my dear Ink.I remember this was such a quick scribble because our thoughts just followed each other and of course our crazy metaphors lol.I feel blessed in so many ways that I got the opportunity to connect with such a pure soul like you,because it's always a magical experience to dive in that wonderland of imageries with you and also,we both connect in our emotions and heart.You've always been my inspiration in life and poetry
Sharma  Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 8:37 AM
- ever since I started writing on Instagram in 2022. You've been my biggest support and I'm wholeheartedly grateful to you for that... Sometimes, true connections and bonds are not found within family but in strangers.. And I must say that you really are my 'Fairy Goddess' in life... Sigh ( sorry became a lil emotional lol) sending you so much love, keep shining always - your angelic star :)
Baker Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 8:18 AM
You two blend in together like I and present us with your unimaginable imagery and gifted poetry. What a pleasure to bath myself in the luxury of you luminescent poetry. Thanks for sharing the beauty in life with us through your eloquent poetry, my friends. Smiles ~ Blessings Ink and Hiya. Bill
Rhymes Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 8:10 AM
We learn a lot by collaborating with great poets . It was absolute pleasure when I had the chance to do collaborations with you …
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