Ink Empress Poet Ekphrasis

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The Bride, 1912 - Marc Chagall

read me
   an unapologetic ache...
~ the bride of poetry 
crowned by the villanelle veins
            of vermilion veneration ~
married to the moon-warmed meraki
of mesmeric metaphors
surrendering in selflessness
    to electric elements
sprinkled like romanticized mist
onto lyrical lips
musing within the bouquet
of blazing betrothal
           dreaming down
      the altar of musical alphabets

I am the ghost of a euphonious rose
veiled in versed vows
         clothed in crimson credence
emblazoned with embers
          in exquisite euphoria

love knows the syntax of soul’s line
as syllables of sparks synchronize
    paper promises
   grammatically guiltless
tweaked thread of our truth
within this origami heart ~
wedded to warm 
sea-deep blue breeze
                  of woven whimsicality...

  intoxicated ~ infatuated ~ invigorated
      by the rhythm of rhyme
whilst arteries of twilight
         inhale this undeniable union
breathing deliriously
      amidst affectionate adjectives…

       we are the destined desire
 ~ the blushing bride 
               and the burning ballad ~
   phrased with fervent filaments
 for I am sworn to the pulse of ink,
           a poetic fidelity, forevermore…

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Paige Hind May 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM I read this yesterday and didn't comment. This is a beautiful poem, INK, for a most unusual painting. You made it come to life.

Duke Beaufort May 18, 2026 at 4:09 PM IE, you do an amazing job intertwining your poetic spirit with the bridal image in the painting by Chagall. It's a lot of fun to try to see which is which and provides an insight into your poetic spirit (which is truly amazing and at least equal in merit and possibly superior to the picture's artist). However, it is not the amount of fame you have, but truly the remarkable talent you have that just shines and sends good things to all who are here. Sending smiles!

Joseph P. DiMino May 18, 2026 at 2:44 AM "love knows the syntax of soul’s line" -- Love that! "we are the destined desire ~ the blushing bride and the burning ballad ~ " -- Great poetry! Ink Empress May 18, 2026 at 4:15 AM Thank you so much dear Joe, always grateful. Sending you light always

Gershon Wolf May 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM Dazzling treatment of what I consider to be Chagall's best work, in the tradition of Isaac Bashevis Singer really, as well as Picasso and others. Bravo! Ink Empress May 18, 2026 at 4:14 AM I can’t decide which of his art is the best, as they are all so good. And I do love good art. Thank you so much dear GW, i appreciate your support sincerely. Sending you light always

Justin Bordner May 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM A bride built on blooms of poetry, admired by angels, dangerous to doubt driven by envy, She is adored for her nature, hot and brilliant, yet humble within the heroics of love, she'll give graciously to a heart real, dressed in crimson courage, her faith teaches how to feel...I love how you personify Poetry as a Bride, and the closing vow is virtuous Poetess...J.A.B. Ink Empress May 18, 2026 at 4:13 AM Your words are so profound and poetic dear Justin, I am touched by your response, thank you for appreciating this poem … I am grateful sincerely, sending you light always…

Lin Lane May 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM If you were planning a wedding, I would've booked a better band than a goat playing celloist! haha Alliteration is often misused by people who just throw a bunch of words together that begin with the same letter, but you use it effectively in a sensible manner. At least I understand it. Married to poetry... I think it takes up more of my time than I'd want to offer a husband these days. Contentment found... chaos given up! Ink Empress May 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM Hahaha Goat is perfect I am a goat (capricorn) you made me laugh! And what a poetic response as always! Im married to poetry, in love with poetry, no time for any other husband! Im an immortal bride of poetry! Haha ;) thank you for reading. Sending you light always!

Lioness Onpaper May 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM villanelle veins of vermilion veneration married to the moon-warmed meraki of mesmeric metaphors surrendering in selflessness to electric elements… oooo child these alliterations are on fiyyaaaaaa!!! paper promises grammatically guiltless tweaked thread of our truth within this origami heart… mmmm.. wedded to warm sea-deep blue breeze of woven whimsicality... offffff !!! Everything anythng that line is sexaaaaay!!! Dayum the way this swaaaays!!! intoxicated ~ infatuated ~ invigorated .. ooo yesss talk dirty to me !!! by the rhythm of rhyme.. mmmmmhmmmmm um taking u straight to the honeymoon! for I am sworn to the pulse of ink a poetic fidelity, forevermore…. That’s it!!! Um putting a child in u now !!! Ink Empress May 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM Hahahahhhaa