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**For the Suzette Richards Phoenix Sixain Contest

The sun needs a savior

But, what if the sun, too, needs a savior?
Like an eternal gem that beams
upon dreary dawns set upon her,
draining every heavy lampshade
of stars within spheres.
A savior eternal, dawns on heavy stars…










~ Inspired by the poem "Sun too needs a savior"  posted: 8/22/2023
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Fowler Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Inky! So lovely - congratulations! :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Way to go in this contest, Inky. You shine your poetic light everywhere. Soupmail for you
Kitchin Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Ink, a beautiful poem and imagery. Congratulations on your top win.
Sultan Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Congratulations.simply beautiful,unique and outstanding poetry.
Richards Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Congratulations on your 2nd placement win in my Phoenix Sixain contest with this absolute gem, Ink. Thank you for your support. May you go from strength to strength in your poetry journey. Su
Empress Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Thank you so much dear Su, for the placement, I am honored to be placed 2nd. I appreciate your comment and also the encouraging prompt, as well as your well wishes regarding my poetry. I wish the same for you. Stay innovative and creative as you are always. Sending you light, today and always ~
Hind Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
a fav!!!
Gibbons Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Ink i love everything about this awesome creation from your heart n soul. Love the picture too always drawn to eyes window of the soul. I am so glad to see you, check daily for your new creations with power of the Ink ;) hugs my friend <3 this gotto be a fav of mine today ~
Rodgers Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Dear Empress, What a beautiful, provocative fragment. Surprisingly intimate that ultimate source of life—being vulnerable enough to need its own form of salvation. I love the tension in the phrase "draining every heavy lampshade of stars." It turns the vast, celestial expanse into something almost domestic, like a room that needs to be brightened or emptied of its shadows. It makes the sun feel less like a burning furnace and more like a weary traveler holding onto its own light. Just like a prayer or a meditation. It makes me wonder, what does this savior look like to you? Is it something as immense as the sun, or is it something quiet, maybe even hidden in the "dreary dawns" themselves? Blessings, Daniel
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:45 AM
A great short write for a great picture. I love this shorter one from you. Maybe the sun does need a savior. Is there another write coming from this one??? I am buried with work after being gone for 2 weeks for an Ink Transfusion. Hahaha!!! Now Back/Writing Away. "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away............
Bordner Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:28 AM
To be a gem that gently speaks, language of lucid love, salvation serves two in one as heartbeat peaks...J.A.B.
Bordner Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM
To be a gem that gently speaks, language of lucid love, salvation serves two in one as heartbeat peaks...J.A.B.
Bordner Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:24 AM
To be a gem that gently speaks, language of lucid love, salvation serves two in one as heartbeat peaks...J.A.B.
Dietrich Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Ahhh, you did awesomely with this. Love it, Ink. So glad you are back!
M  Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Awww just lovely sweet ink! The photo is perfect for your words! Debx
Empress Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 11:14 AM
So good to see you sweet debsz! Hows you been? Thank you kind soul for visiting me. Sending you light always ~
Liguori Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
You put icing on the cake! I love it.
Empress Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Ahw lol only chocolate icing ~ glad you loved it dear Robert. Sending you light always ~ stay blessed
Lane Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
That’s quite a vision. We expect so much from our celestial bodies.
Empress Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Thank you so much sweet linnersz, for being so supportive. I appreciate everything :) Sending you sun beams~ always
Onpaper Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM
draining every heavy lampshade of stars within spheres. Ooooo that line… A savior eternal, dawns on heavy stars…you is the savior to my soul papi!!!! The sun to my sun !!!! Absolutely gorgeous piece
Empress Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
No … you is… la u papi
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