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Three sides to every Story

Truth is the singing spark within your soul and the compassionate veins of the porcelain moon, composing lullabies like an arcane talisman, when words are mere daggers to the heart that aches for an empathetic empyrean. I’ve written tales with tortured ink in silence beneath starless skies, when the music of life fades into salt-soaked sands, drenched in monotonous beads of obsidian mists, listening to the golden grains in the wishing well, whisper poetic verses of unwritten reality, for, between erased lines of every story, there are three sides~ one that would illuminate the flame of a raging rose, while the sun before the pouring petals reignites the cosmic candle burning amidst liquid darkness. But what if the rest of what is left in this story isn’t for you to read? Perhaps, in hushed stillness, when birds breathe there in the breeze that carries the chorus of a nocturnal nightingale, you shall find languid lyrics I’ve buried in the deep blue abyss where coldness floats. So let these unsung letters weave confetti dreamcatchers, ringing tunes of twinkling twilight when loneliness cloaks the periwinkle pillow where you hide your piercing pendulum, in riveting restlessness, as mismatched metaphors within misinterpreted dialogues remain mere white noise, and my love would linger like sakura streaks caressing your silhouette in secret, while every page of the novel translates the sincerity of romance~ forsaken, yet not forgotten….

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Date: 12/17/2024 7:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write you have here. I enjoyed reading it. Have a Blessed Day with your wonderful win. Merry Christmas.........
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Date: 12/16/2024 11:46:00 AM
RElationships are never simple are they... nor is the truth behind an individual narration.. like Rumi said, the problem with this world is that we do not look at ourselves, so we blame one another.. Thank you for writing for my last contest on the soup and congratulations on your placement..
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Date: 12/3/2024 12:05:00 PM
oh Ink this is a wonderfully fantastic write there are layers upon layers each high lighting the previous stanza. You have grown as a poetess so much keep it up and what to say but KUDOS hugs Shadow
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Date: 12/3/2024 6:46:00 AM
Hi there IE, I'm reading this as perhaps there being three sides to love and affection. There's what you say about it, what the other feels, and then what's really happening. Hopefully the really happening part is just as good or even better than the other parts. I'm also thinking that the combination of love is greater than the sum of its individual parts. When it doesn't work out that way, perhaps there was sincere and loving intent that is always there as you describe...not forgotten. Smiles!
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Date: 12/2/2024 12:31:00 PM
Dearest Ink, Your poetry captivates me; it's magnificent and deeply moving. Your connection to your divinity is strong and will always be with you. Your spirit has woven its threads of light in your heart, strands that no blade can sever. Your soul calls out to you, reaching out so you can embrace it. Such wonderful and deep poetry! It's wise to be cautious about what you hear. The subtle truth lies in the words and phrases that often go unnoticed. "Whisper poetic verses of unwritten reality, for, between erased lines of every story," what a delightful use of alliteration and figurative diction! Always be fabulous, sending you lots of light!
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:31:00 AM
Thank you so much for your generous and kind review grateful for the light and soulful feedback always from you
Date: 12/2/2024 8:15:00 AM
There are three versions: what the speaker says, what is heard and interpreted, and the version of someone who listens. What a beautiful poem full of imagery and use of metaphors. You delve into understanding, love, and loss coupled with emotions. Brilliant.
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:31:00 AM
Very wise comment so true. Thank you so much for your visit and kindness
Date: 12/2/2024 7:52:00 AM
"between erased lines of every story, there are three sides~" I do agree dear Empress. One, the narrator's version, a personal account, the other, the listener's version and the third, the hidden truths which only an eye witness or a person with an objective attitude can perhaps dig out. So what we hear, we should never fully rely, but only after applying one's commonsense. This is how I see it. In the unsung letters or words lie the missing nuances of truth. "mismatched metaphors within misinterpreted dialogues remain mere white noise," .... great usage and great alliteration. I feel your poem primarily focuses on 'romance forsaken but not forgotten'. A perfect entry for the contest. Wish you dear one all the Best...
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:34:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind and generous feedback and sincere thoughts on the poem. Youv really felt the depth of my words and it truly is a pleasure hearing from you
Date: 12/2/2024 12:24:00 AM
magnifique, n'oublions jamais, thanks poet for the touching poem
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:34:00 AM
Thank you for this beautiful comment grateful always
Date: 12/1/2024 9:34:00 PM
Beautiful. I like the line "with tortured ink." This is a great portrait of love past but not forgotten.
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:35:00 AM
Thank you so very much for your kind review
Date: 12/1/2024 7:36:00 PM
This is beautiful, Inky. But what are the three sides? Hahaha. I think I take things too literally!!
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Date: 12/1/2024 8:52:00 PM
Lol i did mention three sides , read again sweet andrea BuT, he didnt ask to explain the three sides he asked to use it as a prompt. I think soupers tend to define or try to show what prompt means , a prompt line can be used within a poem in anyway as long as prompt line is used as it is , this is what we do on our other communities and my community also with silent one: should i post a blog explaining this, ? Hahah (just kiddin never blogging) bla bla thank you sweet soul aunt! Morning! Will mail you soon
Date: 12/1/2024 12:52:00 PM
- Your soul sings to you, calls out to you so you can hear it...will never give up and stop singing - You and your soul are bound together and will never let you go - It has anchored its threads of light in you - threads that no sword can cut - A deep and excellent poem, Ink :) - hugs
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:35:00 AM
Thank you this is such a sweet comment which im grateful for. Sending you light always
Date: 12/1/2024 11:35:00 AM
Confetti dreamcatchers, I want one of those, and I wish for half your talent lol, take care and stay beautiful as God made you girl !
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:36:00 AM
Thank you so much ill make one for you haha sending you light always
Date: 12/1/2024 10:23:00 AM
Your quill is aflame of late IE, your verse leaves the reader hungry to know more of the story Best of luck in the contest and enjoy your week ahead. Tom
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:36:00 AM
This means alot coming from you dear tom, thank you so very much truly
Date: 12/1/2024 9:10:00 AM
This is a beautiful read, like always - <3 interesting topic
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:36:00 AM
Thank you beautiful soul
Date: 12/1/2024 8:11:00 AM
‘ forsaken, yet not forgotten’… your words always embellish the light. Wonderful poem. Good luck in the contest!!!
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:36:00 AM
Thank you so much dear robert grateful for your kind support always
Date: 12/1/2024 7:47:00 AM
The days of unsung letters. Now it's a text goodbye, and that's if you're lucky. It's always strange how that spark at the beginning soon turns to a damp squib at the end. Love and torture, not a lot between them.
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:37:00 AM
Thank you so much dear paul, it is a text goodbye nowadays hah so true: appreciate your kind support truly
Date: 12/1/2024 7:34:00 AM
words are mere daggers to the heart that aches for an empathetic empyrean… damn papi!!! That line hit soooooo goood !!! listening to the golden grains in the wishing well,.. ooo the imagery papiiii… absolute perfection!!! while the sun before the pouring petals reignites the cosmic candle burning amidst liquid darkness… painting of a fine art on this piece !!! languid lyrics I’ve buried in the deep blue abyss where coldness floats… mmmm the way this piece take my heart into a flow!!! Marvelous! unsung letters weave confetti dreamcatchers, Damn papi!!! The hypnotic dreaminess you bring to this piece !!! my love would linger like sakura streaks caressing your silhouette in secret,.. I am sooo lost in the gorgeousness of this beauty… translates the sincerity of romance~ forsaken, yet not forgotten….mmmm stunning!!! An absolute masterpiece papi!!!
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:37:00 AM
Thank you papi your comments are like masterpieces
Date: 12/1/2024 7:04:00 AM
You have written it so well .. love it
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:38:00 AM
Thank you dahlin

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