Transmutation

"we woke up early one morn, ego shorn
it felt as though we were in form reborn
nodes within stirred, boundaries blurred
our head and heart, with love concurred" 

When heavy clouds shroud the moon with lotus lies, 
we walk through fiery flashes of illusion, 
seeking blurred validation from starless skies, 
whilst in uncertainty, hearts find seclusion.
Darkness unfurls crowned eagle feathers to rise, 
letting ego flee through alchemist's vision, 
surrender to serenity glazed with gold, 
there's a sunset that slumbers in rain so cold.

Grace ebbs and flows through ripples of black and white,
listen to the sagas of echoing breeze. 
In the abyss of your soul, is cosmic light, 
and with faith intact, confined fears we shall freeze. 
When doubts we cleanse through clear consciousness in sight, 
keys to a meadow, mirroring inner trees,
Standing firm, unshakable midst storms of strife,
In zen we reap colors to the root of life.

But betwixt twisted tendrils, bud of peace weighs,
and It is from the demise of pride, zest thrives. 
Transforming rusty browns to vermilion rays, 
a prism of sparkling hope, through which mind survives. 
Love is an essence served in jasmine arrays,
whilst with compassion embraced, contentment strives. 
So let shackles of shallow shadows unchain,
behold the aura of pink roses to reign.

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Date: 12/21/2023 6:17:00 PM
Love the imagery. I agree with Sara you are a creative genius.
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Date: 12/18/2023 11:30:00 AM
There is a striking oppose to subtle je ne sais quoi--can't put my finger on it due to its rarity--mayhaps, finesse. Cheers on your making the cut to win in USs contest, Ink Empress. Aloha, William
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Date: 12/16/2023 11:36:00 AM
A very insightful work, holding us captive by its art... you portray something we all need. :) A pleasure!
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Date: 12/15/2023 6:43:00 PM
So much imagery and feelings in your words with great flow. Enjoyed reading. Thank you for sharing this lovely poem. May you have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Hugs my friend.
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:19:00 AM
Dear Eve, i am so grateful for your kind and thoughtful wishes and comment truly. I wish you the same, strong soul. Sending you light always
Date: 12/15/2023 6:02:00 PM
An elegant and lovely poem, IE. Your exquisite imagery always delights me. I adore the final two lines. This is a fave.
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:24:00 AM
Ah thank you so very much truly for the fave and your kind feedback truly grateful. Always
Date: 12/15/2023 4:54:00 PM
Once again, I am in awe of your beautiful imagery, Ink. The rhythm and flow are soothing, as I experience the transmutation of "walking through fiery flashes of illusion", to "Standing firm, unshakable midst storms of strife". Then, "Love is an essence served in jasmine arrays, whilst with compassion embraced, contentment strives". You've carried me through the storm of life in this transformative poem. A FAV for my list. Great entry for the contest. Will surely do well. Love and Light. Bill
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Date: 12/15/2023 6:29:00 PM
Oh this means alot bill as its rhymes and about ego and letting go. To embrace light. I was worried i might nor make sense because wrote this with a migraine… so happy it made sense to you as you’ve written on this subject too befo. Thank you for the fave too
Date: 12/15/2023 11:15:00 AM
Dearest Inky, this poem has it all - alliteration -"shackles of shallow shadows," amazing metaphors, a beautiful array of color and floral beauty, poetic phrases that are so fresh and unique - "rusty browns to vermillion rays" - all expressing the transformative power of transmutation. I am simply in awe, again, and know I will read this over and over relishing its poetic artistry and beauty. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings of light and joy for your journey!
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:36:00 AM
Awwn sweet soul i feel heard, your comment is so comforting and so encouraging and i have nothing but a smile so wide as i read this and i hope you would know that you truly are light a ray of light always that warms so many souls with your kindness and sincerity. Sending you light today and always
Date: 12/15/2023 10:19:00 AM
You write with tones in turns somberly subdued and gracefully hopeful. Tapping into a purity beyond our despairing earthly condition. Always enjoy your fluidly flowing verse, both soberly aware yet bathed in reverie. All my best, Robert
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:39:00 AM
Dear Robert, this means alot coming from such a talented and gifted poet like you, Thank you so very much for your kindness and generous support, truly im grateful.
Date: 12/15/2023 8:57:00 AM
I have never written this form, I should try it.. You have written a wonderful take on this prompt and I can tell it will finish very high.. as you can see from the comments its a poem with a lot of depth and verses that connect with many... so many great lines like, Grace ebbs and flows through ripples of black and white, listen to the sagas of echoing breeze. Great use of adjectives.. adds imagery to a poem... nice one dear. Amazing as always.
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:40:00 AM
It must be easy for you as you do rhymes so well thank you im always grateful for your support and kindness and sincere feedback
Date: 12/15/2023 6:24:00 AM
I am really moved and captivated by the fantastic artistry manifested in your poem, characterized by its unique tonal qualities and thought-provoking insights, dear Ink. The poem conveys the reader from a domain of uncertainty to one filled with illumination. The choice of form imbues the composition with alluring aesthetic, and its profound observations and philosophical profundity are undeniably remarkable. Your poetic expression of transmutation in your verses has left me totally in awe. BOL
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:40:00 AM
Thank you so very much dr sotto truly for your kindness and generous support im always grateful for your generous support really
Date: 12/15/2023 5:56:00 AM
When heavy clouds shroud the moon with lotus lies, we walk through fiery flashes of illusion---In the abyss of your soul, is cosmic light, and with faith intact, confined fears we shall freeze--and It is from the demise of pride, zest thrives--I felt the transformation as I read your poem--from cloudy realms to enlightenment, contentment. I like the form you chose, Ink. A FAVE for your deep insights-- to address the theme.
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:41:00 AM
Ah Vijay your kindness and fave truly made me so happy thank you so very much for always being so kind and generous and for reading my poems with such sincerity means alot always
Date: 12/15/2023 5:46:00 AM
My dear Ink, you're artistic prowess in weaving such a beautiful write full of wisdom and philosophical richness, reflecting vivid hues of transformation truly leaves me speechless, especially as you've written this whilst suffering with migraine.Gosh,You're just amazing!! Firstly, I love your choices of rhymes here that just flow in such a gorgeous way and also the wordplay here is truly stunning! How you've said to unchain ourselves from the negative tendencies, rise above and reign with grace
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:42:00 AM
Ahhh angelic Star your comments make my poems sound beautiful and better than what they even are, thank you so very much always for being so kind and generous truly i appreciate you always
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Date: 12/15/2023 5:49:00 AM
Ahh, this just warms my heart so much! "When heavy clouds shroud the moon with lotus lies", "Darkness unfurls crowned eagle feathers to rise", "there's a sunset that slumbers in rain so cold", "In the abyss of your soul, is cosmic light" - And everything about that last stanza & that elegant last line is just so evocative and enriched with truthful essence.. I'm mesmerized by this wonderful take for the contest my dear, you've done a brilliant job with this poetic form as well.. Best of luck - sending light! :)
Date: 12/15/2023 5:35:00 AM
seeking blurred validation from starless skies, Ooof!!! That line!!! The way u have articulated that! listen to the sagas of echoing breeze. .. I’m trying ae trying!!! I dnt hear sagas … I hear demons!!! In zen we reap colors to the root of life.. Transforming rusty browns to vermilion rays… mmm these lines and how it’s soo enchanting!! Love it!! So let shackles of shallow shadows unchain, behold the aura of pink roses to reign… ooo papi ending! Gorgeously written form! The flow is everything!!
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Date: 12/16/2023 6:42:00 AM
Awwwnn papi you the best i appreciate you reading as i know you dont like reading lolol miss you
Date: 12/15/2023 5:32:00 AM
How one poet can come up with such beautiful metaphors continues to blow my mind. I absolutely adore this piece it starts out dark then becomes lighter when the person encounters love so much like reality. Bravo ?? throwing flowers ?? to you chick this is beautiful an honour to read.
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Date: 12/15/2023 5:37:00 AM
Haha yes i figured that too much later, this comment truly touched my heart thank you so very much. Mind over works when having migraine so tried a form. Appreciate your support and will visit your page too soon
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Date: 12/15/2023 5:33:00 AM
Did emojis guess soup don’t allow them sorry I’m new and I know nothing like John Snow. Looking forward to reading more from you and good luck for the competition.
Date: 12/15/2023 5:23:00 AM
Aura of pink roses .. how do you come up with such great lines . So beautifully written
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Date: 12/16/2023 8:04:00 AM
Awwn thank u so much dahlin
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