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To Bleed Love Eternal - Collaboration with Justin Bordner

I wear the flame of your name,
traced in jaguar herbs
between pearl blades of angels,
pulling in the heat of your wildfire...

My soul branded with a burning love feather
molten madness stroking the light rebellious,
Your identity a touch of kissing curves,
I am mantled with a cloak of star rain...

Addicted, engrossed,
as my silhouette aches to be drenched
in rivers of your rushing rhymes,
breathing nothing but the dream
of being chained 
to the footprints of your soul...
 
Tethered to the stride of my soul
heartbeat warmly pained,
You follow with yielding scream
my attention on your pulsing eyes,
I spread open the vellum 
of poetry achingly inked,
scent of rose melting frost...

I've witnessed them christen 
my night as lethal,
their prayers painting me as sin,
while I entomb their accusations 
in a blood stained envelope,
laid to rest in a casket of poisoned lilies,
for I am no longer their Lilith
crowned with silken serpents,
jeweled in jinxed jasmines,
I am the rose gold rays of sunrise,
wrapping you in blushing silence...

But if love were your ink, 
   what would you bleed?

Within your bloom there is a violet innocence,
weaponized once for ritual license
a jewelry box of black magic temptations,
Tiara of bloodstones broken for love repentance,
A Goddess become Woman trueth,
the coffin become catalyst to living tears,
elegant gown now simple linen of lilac hope,
reputation now means nothing before heart's divinations,
You are no harpy, you are my revelation,
You are love beautiful,
the reason for my passion crystal...

J.A.B.
I.E
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
2nd place on top 100 new poems. Not too shabby!!!
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Wow. SO romantic this is!! Too many brilliant metaphors to name them all. Let's just say you two should collaborate more often!
Hind Avatar
August 25, 2026 at 10:47 PM
you did just wonderfully together, Ink, and Justin... wow <3 !!
Bordner Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Your 1st verse is like a ritual of love obsession. It's so vividly gothic Poetess. " between pearl blades of angels..." I love the supernatural vibe through intensely authentic symbolism and imagery. The bridge line is so potent as well, which is in accord with the title. The title of this work is the answer to, " But if love were to be your ink, what would you bleed ?" Collaborating with you is a beautiful exhilaration Ink Empress...Justin
Empress Avatar
August 26, 2026 at 7:11 AM
I love how you title poems always, and how you titled this is beautiful too, how your mind works, and how creative you are is just so very impressive. To be able to write with you is an honor. And this I can easily say is the best collaboration Iv ever done. I appreciate how you feel me too ~ collaborating with you is soul healing... sending you light always dear Justin. 🌹
Rodgers Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Dear Empress and Justin, this is a stunningly rich, visceral collaboration. Such fiery, mythic energy. That arc from the "casket of poisoned lilies" and the myth of Lilith to the linen-wrapped truth of being seen and loved for who you truly are is deeply moving. A haunting, beautiful collaborative poem that real devotion always costs something, but transforms everything it touches. Blessings, Daniel
George Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 3:40 AM
You both have woven a rhapsody of love. What power when you say-- "my silhouette aches to be drenched in rivers of your rushing rhymes". I feel being washed away in the torrent of the emotions you have so powerfully delineated here. "You are love beautiful The reason for my passion crystal." Fantastic conclusion and the avowal of love in unclouded clarity. Stunning collaboration and amazing synergy. A FAV. 🔥❤️
Smith  Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This is a breathtaking collaboration! The way your two voices weave together creates a truly epic and sweeping gothic romance. The imagery is incredibly lush and evocative, especially the beautiful transformation from being cast as a dark Lilith to becoming "the rose gold rays of sunrise." The loose, flowing stanzas perfectly capture the untamed, passionate energy of your intertwined words. A stunning and deeply romantic read!
Borg Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 3:16 PM
From start to finish, 'you are love beautiful', gliding through the poem in step like dancers of a romantic Tango on a celestial stage. Wonderful collaberation.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 11:12 AM
What a wonderful collaboration/write/read you have here. Love This One...  Great Picture... Have a lovely/blessed day writing away............
Jama Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 10:38 AM
This is a fantastic collaboration you guys. You two write so well together. Such synergy and balance between both of you. I love the dark gothic atmospheric love poem you wrote. Very beautiful. 🖤🔥
Empress Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 2:12 PM
It must be eid or christmas or is it halloween yet? Grumpy comments! Haha thank you my sister from the same after life! Grateful for your support poetically and more, Sending you light always 💫 💀
Gibbons Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Wow a fabulous collaboration both. Written with depth and meaning, a pleasure to read this." If love were your ink what would you bleed " I'd bleed all love multi coloured love for all. ❤️🧡💙💖🦋✨️😘 " chained to the footprints of your soul " mindblowing emotion guys. " your are love beautiful" ❤️ 😍 " the reason for my passion ~ crystal " a fav from me guys you both rawk 💕
Empress Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Aww boo hah 👻 I appreciate your presence! I know if love were your ink it would bleed unicorn feathered rainbow hues, so eloquently! You are truly a gem my scottish star! I appreciate you so very sincerely ~ Sending you light always 🦄💜🧚‍♀️🥰💋🧜‍♀️🦋🦄🥸
DiMino Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
"reputation now means nothing before heart's divinations" -- Passion has no boundaries...maybe guilt at times, but really is most often judged only by those less brave and alive -- we love our best...God will decide the rest. Very nice collaboration.
Empress Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Thank you so much dear Jo. Yes who are we to judge, but some are quick to do so. You are wise. I appreciate your support sincerely. Sending you light always 💫 🌙
G  Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Well! This is beautiful, although I felt "you follow with yielding scream" ripple through two or three chakras 😅 a very spiritual write which above all screams acceptance 🥰 haha someone just approached me in the street to say they liked what I was wearing and I was mid "chakra scream" 😅😅😅😅😅 so I combined it with a "thank you very much" they must have wondered what I was smiling about 😂
Empress Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Im dying hahahaha 😂 you are hilarious!!! Hahahaha gosh I am totally sober on life with a sprained thumb 😂 hahahahha i think i might knock on coffee room! 😝 bahahhah i need to recover after laughin so much Its so good to have you support me and justins collabs 😆 Sending you light I NEEED to see what you are wearing 💫 🌙
Liguori Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
I haven’t seen this much style and pizzazz since Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson got together in Grease!! Way to light up PoetrySoup on fire with your collaboration. A collab of the AGES!!
Empress Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 8:16 AM
I dunno any of the names you’ve mentioned dear Robert! I must look up! Haha thank you for the very enthusiastic response! JB is a masterpoet! 🥰 Awwn i am really proud of you for commenting on this! 👏🏻 👏🏻 haha Sending you light always 💫 🌙
Onpaper Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
molten madness stroking the light rebellious…mmm love a good stroking papi!!! my silhouette aches to be drenched in rivers of your rushing rhymes,… oooo I like this type of drenching ae … absolutely heart palpitating !!! while I entomb their accusations in a blood stained envelope, laid to rest in a casket of poisoned lilies,.. I love this line !!! What a gorgeous collaboration!!! Sooo in tuned and soo alluringly aligned!!! Love it!!
Empress Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Haha papi thank you , 🥹
Lane Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Well, if these lines don't mesh with emotion, I don't know what lines would. I can tell who wrote which lines, but I have to say your pens were held by hands that wrote what two souls were feeling. "...chained to the footprints of your soul.' "But if love were your ink, what would you bleed?" It's stated in these verses, so eloquently. A beautiful write... both of you.
Empress Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Awwwn sweet Linnersz, I know you always would recognize my lines or words, ahah🥹 why am I smiling reading your comment? Haha i love how you said “ your pens were held by hands that wrote what two souls were feeling” 🥰 that is so sweeeeet! Justin took control of this collaboration and made sure It would be just as I visualised! He is a gem Thank you so much for being here Sending you light always Poetry Mama 💋 💫 🌙
Sharma  Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 5:55 AM
"Tiara of bloodstones broken for love repentance, A Goddess become Woman trueth, the coffin become catalyst to living tears" I also want to highlight that that ending stanza, my goodnessszzz! It is one of the most delicate poetic treasure I've read in a while ~ there's so much elegance and eloquence there, whilst also a regal rhythm that weaves itself and owns the atmosphere! Absolutely impeccable! I'm in poetic tears! You both are immensely talented! And your words flow together seamlessly and effortlessly! Just LOVE everything here! Congratulations to you my dear Ink and dear Justin ~ I must say Kudosss and you both rock with this one 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️💫💫🫂🌹
Empress Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 6:03 AM
I was so nervous to write with someone as talented as Justin Bordner, aww my angelic star! I am loving your comments 😱 you always are on the same vibration as me when it comes to excitement! Haha yeay! This is The Best collaboration I have ever done with any poet! But ofcourse my collabs with you are special too my soulful poetess, Sending you mermaid moonbeams today and always 🧜‍♀️ 🧚‍♀️ 💋
Sharma  Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 5:53 AM
The one who liberated the soul from every boundaries! The one who doesn't leave the beloved abandoned ~ sigh.. I've so much more to say and I'm trying to find appropriate adjectives and phrases to be able to praise this collaboration enough.. I want to quote so many lines that stood out to me especially "between pearl blades of angels","I am the rose gold rays of sunrise, wrapping you in blushing silence..." And the questioning there abt love and ink? Wowzersssss 🥹🥹
Sharma  Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Gosh this is indeed the eternal flame of love 🔥🔥🤌🏻🤌🏻❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 what an i even supposed to say after reading this plethora of a poetic MASTERPIECE!? From the use of metaphorical techniques to the adornment of excellent oxymorons, showing how the dark and the light run deep within the very veins, yet love outlives it all! Everything is exceeded and lived! How one weaves a declaration that they are not to be succumbed by those serpents anymore ~ rather than embrace the pulse of the beloved
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