Titanium Quill

I am an unvoiced breeze~
a sea warrior 
    kite-surfing through 
    heinous waves, 
knitting cobalt chronicles 
    from smooth syllables~ 
tackling chaotic currents 
with chamomile magic 
unfurled from the 
   silhouette of 
   a Swarovski swan,
immune to the
   screeching nails
   of heartless corpses,
carving blazing lies
and 
  procrastinated promises 
across my fragile psyche~
awakening cross-eyed
demons feeding
  tangerine triggers 
concocted with
  bruised betrayals
from familiar phases
  that phased trust. 

I sleep-walk through 
nocturnal nights, 
following silver sequined 
 silence to bejeweled skies, 
while delicate arms of 
  dusk and dawn unfold 
saffron scriptures of 
  sanguine serenity strewn 
  with lime and lavender ink, 
soaring across
cologne-coated clouds, 
as astral embers 
envelope my aching heart, 
with velvety musk 
sprinkling dewdrops 
of roseate rhapsodies,
like a refined rainbow 
ribboned around 
kaleidoscope eucalyptus 
rising amidst roots of 
cosmic awakening, 
beneath 
   moonless melancholy, 
where stars wane in 
   swollen sorrow, 
reflecting colorless veins 
of trembling tendrils 
and 
  forgotten flowers.

And I stretch my 
garnet heart to 
draw twinkling truths, 
weighing heavier than 
  rhinestone riches 
  that the blind 
  worship in 
eclipsed emptiness, 
oblivious to the 
 elysian empyrean 
  of glass 
awaiting above 
crystalline constellations 
  of seven sisters 
to serve karmic revelations 
on porcelain plates 
  of hyacinth herbs.

Yet I’ve long seen swinging
   canvases cynically 
flaunting 
  spiraling spellings 
of splitting dusks, 
though I embrace immaterial 
cracks between 
  aesthetic auroras, 
dressed in 
   fearless feathers 
of regal peacocks,
swirling and curling
like a twirling wanderer 
shifting through 
amethyst afterglows 
of fine-lined sunsets, 
awaiting soft-spoken 
serenades, to soothe inner
fears with subtle brushstrokes 
  of blissful poetry, 
while weaving perfumed 
phrases amidst piercing 
needles and pins 
  pricking my 
  star-glazed strength.

Perhaps tomorrow, 
 when violet verses 
   unveil 
mystical metaphors 
soaked in vanilla essence 
of eternal divinity beyond 
breathing lies we waltz, 
you’ll remember me 
  as I am, a mere shadow 
of satanic seas, 
  ascending armored in
  in neon plankton~ 
where tides surge high 
ferrying venomous urchins.
For 
  I am a goddess of thunder, 
obliterating infernal estuaries, 
  drowning Aphrodite’s myrtles 
within my crown chakra. 
as behind glowing scars 
  beneath electric walls, 
there 
  swim synonyms 
of unseen steel carved 
  from my titanium quill. 

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Date: 2/23/2024 9:56:00 PM
Back to your wonderful poem to congratulate you on your win in the contest, dear friend.
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Date: 2/23/2024 1:48:00 PM
What got me was your garnet heart, unique! Congratulations on your win Empress! How gentle in the start and bursts into power poetry! I enjoyed the all of your I AM, amazing. Blessings ~Anaya
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Date: 2/23/2024 10:01:00 AM
I love the way you tip toe and weave through words to create a powerful read. Congratulations on another fantastic poem and win!
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Date: 2/23/2024 3:07:00 AM
Congrats, Empress. This is one poem I'd love to read again and again. Just too good. God Bless!
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Date: 2/22/2024 8:12:00 PM
Another brilliant piece congratulations on another win!
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Date: 2/22/2024 2:46:00 PM
The description of the world created seems very intense! And you are doing the best you can to deal with this all through your amazing verses. This is a lot of fun to imagine and I hope you continue to conquer all the challenges faced!
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Date: 2/22/2024 9:56:00 AM
Dearest Inky, exquisite comes to mind when reading your stunning poetic art. Images, alliteration, simile and metaphor flow from your "titanium quill" like surging tides building in intensity until we "drown" in the sublime bliss of your words. Every line, every stanza is like a powerful wave washing over me as you reveal your soft soul in "karmic revelations." Stunning! Soulful! Powerful, dear friend. Best wishes for the contest. Hope you are well. May God continue to bless you! Samzy!
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Date: 2/22/2024 6:12:00 AM
"...blind worship in eclipsed emptiness, oblivious to the elysian empyrean ... crystalline constellations of seven sisters to serve karmic revelations on porcelain plates of hyacinth herbs. Yet I’ve long seen swinging canvases cynically flaunting spiraling ... aesthetic auroras, dressed in fearless feathers of regal peacocks, ...a twirling wanderer shifting through amethyst afterglows of fine-lined sunsets, ... breathing ..." Got greedy pking 1 of my fav stzas an it cmo so I ....
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Jude Herrick
Date: 2/22/2024 6:26:00 AM
So, everything between I am...(and) titanium quill. The first reply is just what I want to steal the most. "A twirling wanderer shifting through amethyst afterglows of fine-lined sunsets"... I picture a beautiful maiden who the children adore, (the afterglow is her aftermath ..drowning Aphrodite’s myrtles within my crown chakra. as behind glowing scars beneath electric walls, there swim synonyms of unseen steel carved from my titanium quill. "
Date: 2/21/2024 8:51:00 PM
Let me give you a standing ovation GREAT EMPRESS! Each time I read a new poem of yours, I feel it is the Best. But the next moment when you post another poem, I feel it is the best.Your wordsmithery and your ability for striking images and metaphors are unparalleled. Your use of alliteration comes so naturally that it doesn't look a consciously added embellishment, but someting that comes naturally giving a brilliant gloss to the poem."like a twirling wanderer shifting through amethyst afterglows of fine-lined sunsets, awaiting soft-spoken serenades, to soothe inner fears with subtle brushstrokes of blissful poetry, while weaving perfumed phrases amidst piercing needles and pins pricking my star-glazed strength." You can walk over fire and wade through pins and needles unhurt with your rare gift of poesy. Stay blessed with your Great Muse. Into my FAVE.
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Date: 2/21/2024 6:55:00 PM
This poem certainly sounds like you, fearless, I take it. The titanium quill is the best quill to make a point. I loved your waterfall of words and references to mythology.
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Date: 2/21/2024 5:39:00 PM
Once again, I am impressed by the poetic beauty and eloquence displayed in this poem, dear Ink. The vocabulary and metaphors used are truly exceptional, painting a vivid and captivating picture. The imagery of saffron scriptures on serene pages, adorned with lime and lavender evokes a sense of quietude. Your words carry a profound weight, akin to valuable truths. The depiction as a powerful force, capable of change, adds a layer of depth to the poem. A fave from you. BOL
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Date: 2/21/2024 1:40:00 PM
I especially liked stanza three. Thanks for sharing your talent with us and dropping by my page. Sara K
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Date: 2/21/2024 12:22:00 PM
As always, a fabulous display of poetic art adorns this poem, my friend. Splendid vocabulary and metaphors throughout--from you gifted pen---saffron scriptures of sanguine serenity strewn with lime and lavender ink, soaring across cologne-coated clouds--- And I stretch my garnet heart to draw twinkling truths, weighing heavier than rhinestone riches--For I am a goddess of thunder, obliterating infernal estuaries---And so much more! A FAVE!
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Date: 2/21/2024 11:37:00 AM
Seems like you are a lot of metaphors, from reading your poem... I am a metaphor? OR maybe an epic poem that is long... Your in depth self analysis in your poem is an epic exploration of your human experience, expressed through an anthology of evocative imagery and profound introspection. The vivid metaphors and poetic language create a kaleidoscope of emotions and sensations, inviting the reader to delve into the depths of your contemplations and beliefs and pierce beyond your veil.. The nocturnal imagery of silver sequined silence and saffron scriptures of serenity evokes a sense of transcendence and introspection, as you navigate the intricacies of your inner soul. The metaphorical exploration of truth and authenticity, weighed against the allure of superficial riches, speaks to the eternal quest for meaning and purpose.... because that is how God would want us to be... I can see this one as a top winner in the contest...
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Date: 2/21/2024 9:45:00 AM
This poem seems like you are answering someone's question. Very beautiful- <3
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Date: 2/21/2024 5:41:00 AM
Your titanium quill ! You said it and I confirm it dear, lovely poet, gl in the contest, you go girl !
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Date: 2/21/2024 4:45:00 AM
Dear Ink Empress, Your poem is quite an astonishing journey through the depths of the soul, a plethora of imagery and emotion that leaves me breathless. Your mastery of language and ability to piece together intricate metaphors is genuinely captivating. Each line is raw, drawing me into a world of cosmic awakening and inner turmoil. Your exploration of self, with all its complexities and contradictions, is both haunting and beautiful. Your words show resilience amidst the chaos, finding peace amid turmoil, and embracing the darkness within as a source of strength. You are a true wordsmith, and your work inspires and moves me deeply. A Fav! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 2/21/2024 4:02:00 AM
Wow another master piece another Long poem .
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Date: 2/21/2024 3:48:00 AM
Ahhh..I’ve missed your longer pieces, my beautiful soul sis! You are truly unmatched and I’m reeling in the brilliance of your breathtaking and powerful words! This particular beauty hit me hard and deep! The words you’ve used to express one’s deepest emotions is truly a full of depth and feels! I’m in awe! You are a true poetic soul that speaks volumes..feeling such a deep breath of fresh air whenever I read your amazement..the intensity of this piece is flawless! You truly weave words
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Fading Star Silence
Date: 2/21/2024 3:50:00 AM
Of divinity and spark! Swimming in the imagery and diction! You always amaze me my beautiful soul sis! I feel my words have no justice on what you spread to the world with your breathtaking artistry!
Date: 2/21/2024 3:17:00 AM
unvoiced breeze a sea warrior kite-surfing through heinous waves, knitting cobalt chronicles from smooth syllables~ tackling chaotic currents… damn papi… that imagery.. cross-eyed demons feeding tangerine triggers.. astral embers envelop my aching heart, with velvety musk sprinkling dewdrops of roseate rhapsodies,… mmmmm !!! moonless melancholy, swollen sorrow, trembling tendrils and forgotten flowers. Come thru alliterations!!!! U bring such a breathtaking element to ur pieces.. magnificent write
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