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Vanilla Visions

When the moon muses to the melody of memories, roaming wisps of vanilla gently flow through space and time. Your voice echoes through scintillating sheets of unwavering waves, like lullabies laced into silver nightfalls. Within my mourning sight, invisible feathers form into clouds appearing as wings, swiftly swerving and reflecting perfumed “ forget-me-nots.” A reminder that you’ll always be gracing our horizons from dusk till dawn. I’ll savor your memoirs within pastel colored pages of my purple journal. I’ll recite your favorite poem, like starlight over groves of silk and ebony. Tomorrow before the sky tumbles down, let the sunflower stillness speak. When these tears are unlocked, rain serenades symphonies of sentimental seconds, lost to the ticking truth of fleeting grains from sinister silence. You’ll feel my words rising and reaching the seventh sky, beyond unwritten woes and throes, as you sway upon a golden swing engraved with diamond dusts and daphne dreamcatchers.

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Date: 11/6/2023 3:43:00 AM
Wonderful work, Ink!
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Date: 10/22/2023 2:09:00 AM
A beautiful poem. Well written.
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Date: 9/16/2023 9:22:00 AM
Dear Ink, I'm thrilled to return with my heartiest congratulations for your wonderful win in Charlotte's contest. Your exceptional, soulful poetic gift shines in the golden luster of your treasured verses. I'm sorry for the loss of such a graceful soul in your life. Warmest wishes dear poetess.. ~Susan
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Ink Empress
Date: 9/17/2023 2:13:00 AM
You are such a humble, supportive and artistic soul, that i truly look upto, thank you for your generous support not just for me but for my friends too. Appreciate ur well wishes always
Date: 9/16/2023 7:36:00 AM
Dear Ink, you’ve surpassed yourself with this exquisite writing! Warmest congratulations on your well-earned win. You have gifted us with your exquisite words and grand imagery. A poem of the perfect paradise of words creating a scene of tranquility and peaceful thoughts
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Ink Empress
Date: 9/16/2023 8:41:00 AM
Dear Sotto your support truly is so very sincere and i appreciate it so very much always. Thank you so much for your poetic presence, always lifting others up
Date: 9/16/2023 7:29:00 AM
I love the ending of this alliterative and sensuous picture you've painted Inky. Congratulations! :)
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Date: 9/16/2023 8:40:00 AM
Awwn now i need a nick name for you too, thank you beautiful soul i appreciate you
Date: 9/16/2023 6:43:00 AM
Exceptional poetry! This feels like a beautiful sunset that morphs into a clear starlit sky where tears touch the edges of a smile.
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Date: 9/16/2023 8:40:00 AM
This means alot coming from a very talented poet like you, thank you so very much for your well wishes
Date: 9/16/2023 6:28:00 AM
A superb poem, Ink Empress, with truly powerful lines like "...sheets of unwavering waves like lullabies laced into into silver nightfall." I am partial to similes and metaphors. Your opening verse is a "read me" salvo with poetic punch. Wishing you a life of metaphorical bliss. Brian
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Date: 9/16/2023 8:39:00 AM
Thank you Brian for reading thoroughly and for leaving your sincere thoughts about my poem, truly grateful. Metaphorical bliss hah love that. Thank u
Date: 9/16/2023 4:35:00 AM
a beautiful piece, so much i enjoyed about this..it has great use of language, imagery and alliteration; i love "ticking truth of fleeting grains from sinister silence"..a poignant poem with soul, and lovely closing lines - congrats on your win in my contest!
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Date: 9/16/2023 4:45:00 AM
Oh wow dear Charlotte, i have to admit i almost didnt post my poem thinking it isnt good enough, and vanilla was nana grace her fave flavor and inspired me to write about her. Thank you for your comment and for placing me im beyond honored and thrilled and shocked. Still digesting this news haha. I kno m dramatic but truly im so happy
Date: 9/16/2023 4:22:00 AM
Heartiest congratulations on the beautiful win, dear Ink Empress! I'm so happy for you, this is definitely a FAV :)
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Date: 9/16/2023 4:43:00 AM
Omg i cant believe i won! Shocking i almost ddn evn post my poem, cus i wasnt so happy with it. Thank u so much for encouraging me to post and for ur support
Date: 9/14/2023 5:45:00 PM
Dear Ink, I'm captured in the depth and breadth of your poignant vanilla visions. I adore the inspiring imagery evoking such tender devotion to someone lost to you. I was especially moved by "lullabies laced into silver nightfalls" (a mother/child reference?) and "I’ll recite your favorite poem" and "You’ll feel my words rising and / reaching the seventh sky". There is deep haunting beauty in melancholy and mourning. A breathtaking poem touching my soul! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 9/16/2023 4:42:00 AM
My dear beautiful and talented poetess, Susan, this means alot coming from a talented soul like you, yes this is about nana grace, saras nana, my bestfriends, and she was her maternal figure, and everything, a beautiful soul to me too , vanilla was her favorite flavor. A few days ago was her passing away anniversary, i appreciate you reading and leaving your thoughts truly
Date: 9/12/2023 8:01:00 PM
I get so emotional reading your deeply heart touching poems, I have no words but love. I have someone in Heaven that I miss with all my being, so I know how you feel, Inky… I’m looking forward to read your book soon. :) xo
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Date: 9/12/2023 10:23:00 PM
You are such a beautiful kind and sweet soul. Truly. Thank you so much for all your support
Date: 9/12/2023 12:46:00 PM
This touches my heart and soul.The pang of absence,the loss,the love and care,the mories all there.Fantastic poem.
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Date: 9/12/2023 9:55:00 PM
Awwn thank you kind soul for your supportive comment. I appreciate you
Date: 9/12/2023 12:34:00 PM
So unbelievably haunting, IE.... I could really feel your magic.
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Date: 9/12/2023 9:52:00 PM
You are so kind thank you so much for the visit
Date: 9/11/2023 9:44:00 PM
Moth drawn to the flame exclaims, ‘a fav’
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Date: 9/12/2023 9:10:00 AM
So generous of you thank you so much
Date: 9/11/2023 4:35:00 PM
So many lines and words within your poem captivated me. It's a powerful remembrance of someone you lost. The feelings of grief and mourning are just beautiful. Reminds me of some of the feelings I have regarding lost dear ones. Vanilla Visions is the perfect title. I especially liked 'golden swing..." I'm impressed with your writing ability and your soul. Enjoy your evening, Sara
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Date: 9/12/2023 9:10:00 AM
You are always such a thoughtful reader dear sara, i hope you know that i do appreciate you so very much
Date: 9/11/2023 3:43:00 PM
Amazing writing, Empress. A fave on this one.
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Date: 9/12/2023 9:09:00 AM
Oh wow thats a massive compliment thank you for the fave
Date: 9/11/2023 2:37:00 PM
You've created a wonderful view.
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Date: 9/12/2023 9:09:00 AM
Awwn thank you so much
Date: 9/11/2023 11:43:00 AM
"You'll feel my words rising and reaching the seventh sky..." I'll bet that's never been written before. This was easier for my simple brain to comprehend and is quite endearing. "I'll recite your favorite poem..." he/she who waits on golden swing is waiting eagerly
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Date: 9/12/2023 9:08:00 AM
Awwn thank you kingy for reading and for sharing your thoughts. I felt a bit exposed in this poem as i ddn hide behind metaphors but m happy you thought its good enough. Appreciate u always
Date: 9/11/2023 10:53:00 AM
Your poems always touch me deeply, whether it be melancholic, a breath of fresh air or love..it truly hits in the gut pulling at heartstrings and this beautiful piece is no different..I always look forward to your poems, my beautiful soul sis, for I feel I can always resonate on so many levels, and the smooth ethereal feel and depth and the breathtaking flow in your poetry is truly another masterpiece! Your metaphors amaze me in how you can think up such ways of expressing such emotions. Amazed!
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Date: 9/13/2023 7:07:00 PM
Ahhh, your comments are true beauty and poetic grace..your presence a light to all you touch, as I’m so lucky to have you in my life, twin minds and twin souls! All you’ve said, all I feel..as I will always appreciate you and hold onto! It’s always my pleasure and thank you!
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Date: 9/11/2023 11:12:00 AM
Oh my beautiful soul sis, i appreciate your cosmic Presence so deeply. Thank you for feeling me and supporting me in any way you can. U truly are a real one! I will forever appreciate! And hold onto! Thank u
Date: 9/11/2023 10:26:00 AM
There's a glorious refrain in your words Empress, it somehow didn't touch me as sorrowful. I read it as respectful, and full of delightful memories of the one that passed. Her favorite poem, the roaming wisps of vanilla scent, her voice, clouds appearing as wings, perfumed “ forget-me-nots.” A reminder that she’ll always be gracing our horizons from dusk till dawn. Savoring her memoirs within pastel colored pages of your purple journal. This poem is a dedication of respect and love, I am sorry that I cant feel sorrow. It is endearing. Peace be with you dear Empress.
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Date: 9/11/2023 10:37:00 AM
It definitely is sad, sorrowful losing her was tragic, as she was the only parent for my best frnd. And as closest to them was painful. But all i have is respect now and good thoughts and well wishes, so you are right: its a tribute of respect and love. thank you so much for feeling my poem. You definitely are a deep reader and feeler of words
Date: 9/11/2023 8:36:00 AM
You portray sadness magnificently. Great flow of words. And a new interpretation of vanilla.
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Date: 9/11/2023 10:35:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind and supportive comment for my poem truly grateful
Date: 9/11/2023 8:14:00 AM
This is really touching, it tugs the heart strings and it is something all those who have lost someone can relate to.. Reminds me of when I lost my grandma.. remember the poem I wrote? Love how you started this and kept it concise and said enough to dedicate it to someone you have lost or is it a friend who has lost someone... so many great lines.. i do like moon muses to the melody of memories... I'm sure they will feel you words dear poet.. simply amazing..
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Date: 9/11/2023 8:21:00 AM
Yes i remember your poem/tribute for your grandma too, your poems are always poignant and i feel so much when i read them. Please do upload on soup your poems, and yes it is saras nana i wrote this for but she was a sweet soul close to me too. Thank you for visiting, i always get excited when i see your comments
Date: 9/11/2023 7:24:00 AM
Such a vividly descriptive, emotional, expressive poem, Ink Empress! Janice
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Date: 9/11/2023 8:08:00 AM
I appreciate you Janice for your kind feedback truly
Date: 9/11/2023 7:09:00 AM
HEY!!! Knock it off.....I'm a rough, tough, mean and nasty Ironworker and you can't be causing me to wipe away tears...This is such a deeply moving write, blending the edges of joy and pain into a magnificence of presence. Masterfully done
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Date: 9/11/2023 8:07:00 AM
Hah i almost thought i got in trouble, so sorry for making you feel so much, this poem is about my best mates nana, she passed away a year ago, i appreciate your feedback. Truly . Vanilla was one of her favorite flavor/essence
Date: 9/11/2023 6:40:00 AM
Your gift of words, dear Ink, is truly awe-inspiring. Your poetic brilliance shines through, bringing forth a display of exquisite beauty and delicate brilliance. The choices you make in your selection of words and phrases are wise and astute, evoking vivid imagery and profound emotions. Your imagination and poetic prowess are nothing short of remarkable, capable of shaking the very foundations of our understanding. Best wishes for the contest
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Date: 9/11/2023 8:06:00 AM
Dear Sotto, you are so kind, thank you for all your generous support truly grateful
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