Ink Empress Poet Ekphrasis

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This poem is inspired by the prompt currently set in my contest " a torn canvas is two paintings" for which I would like to give credit, as it was suggested by Laurentine G. One of my favorite friends and poets.

The artwork also suggested by my sister from the same afterlife Sara Jama 

I thank them both for the inspiration...

Wedded, 1882, Frederic Leighton

I trace the blushing texture
of smoked allure 
 with aching fingers,
fervent and blue ~
inhaling the intense incense,
       exhaling the iron thorn
of love sabotaged
for I feel your hands ferociously
roaming my flawed frames
eager to taste the fragments
of the sunrise you seek
in hues of hostile gold...
while the tales within 
   your eyes reveal 
   the truth of my tongue 
           twirling and teasing
   colors of confession
and amethyst reveries
stroking the weight of want
in soft butterfly ink blooms
kissing your fears 
          into fluorescence 
bringing your armored spirit
to kneel at the altar of attachment,
glued to the crimson of craving,
as an inamorato trembling ~
struck by the fever of fixation...

there is no escape, O beloved 
            from this inexcusable
   intoxication of passion ablaze... 
longing has no logic to philosophize
     and  you are now sitting
imprisoned as an impassioned
Antony’s portraitist
       upon Cleopatra’s pedestal
   wedded to the edges of infinity ~

a torn canvas is two paintings
oblivious to the galleries of grief
as healing hums through walls
that feel the melodious mists
falling like rain of rippling roses
     pulling and pushing nevermore
but soaked in the dews
of quivering seconds
    tuning time through heartbeats...

we are dreamers of what would be
if the acrylic carves wounds
into an ineffable masterpiece
the dawn never asked for more than
           a constellation 
untouched and unmoved by doubt 
the sun never questioned 
        the sands of sorrow 
so melt these tears 
              into your sweet fire ~ 
   breathe my demons  
               into your warm sky
release all resistance 
you are no longer trapped, but free
in the arms of undeniable moonlight
engrossed in the perfumed spell 
                 of wild heat ~ 
there is no threat in deep devotion;
love blossoms
as a sketched sanctuary
         of softened colors and trust…

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Laurentine G August 13, 2026 at 1:52 AM Congratulations on your podium place Ink - well deserved with this amazing write! Let's share the champagne (or sparkling fruit juice) 🏆🥂 Ink Empress August 13, 2026 at 3:06 AM Dom Perignon it is! Or we could always go for hibiscus mocktail. Did i just receive a trophy? Gosh isnt that golden emoji pretty! Its so good to see our names next to each other in premier contest winner’s list! Thank you for the revisit Sending you light always 💫

Howard Kerr August 13, 2026 at 1:51 AM Hearfelt congratulations Ink on your triumph. Astounding awesome composition which is replete with lavish lines and a towering crescendo of sonic references. Breathtaking to say the least. My favourites are “acrylic carves wounds into an ineffable masterpiece,” “melodious mists falling like rain of rippling roses,” “wedded to the edges of infinitty,” but in truth I love everything about this.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 So touched by your complementary slants on MOON Love and warmth, Howard Ink Empress August 13, 2026 at 3:07 AM I love your use of the word “ composition “ reminds me of someone, thank you for your beautiful comment. I am grateful dear Howard

Karen Jones August 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM Oh Inky this is gorgeous and delicious to read with lines such as, “ while the tales within your eyes reveal the truth of my tongue twirling and teasing colors of confession and amethyst reveries stroking the weight of want in soft butterfly ink blooms kissing your fears ” Beautiful work! Congratulations 😍 A Fav!

Valsa George August 6, 2026 at 11:04 PM Dear Empress , you rock the site with your masterful Ekphrasis series. . "bringing your armored spirit to kneel at the altar of attachment, glued to the crimson of craving, as an inamorato trembling ~ struck by the fever of fixation..." The passion of love can't be expressed in more intense terms. "love blossoms as a sketched sanctuary of softened colors and trust"…! A lovely conclusion to an exceptional poem of outpouring passion. Excellent 👏💕

Robert James Liguori August 5, 2026 at 8:09 AM ‘ you are no longer trapped, but free in the arms of undeniable moonlight’ … I yearn for this freedom if only I could be so fortunate. Your poem delights me. Very much enjoyed reading it.

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 5, 2026 at 4:23 AM Dear Empress, like stepping directly inside a richly painted canvas. I loved how you take what could be interpreted as heartbreak or damage and reimagine it not as destruction, but as a doubling of art, depth, and eventual freedom. Such a lush, passionate, and beautifully Faved and rendered work. Blessings, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2026 at 11:29 PM Way to get inspired by the divine lines of your own contest and that beautiful painting . You are amazing at this Ekphrasis form. 🌹

Dorothy Gibbons August 4, 2026 at 8:51 PM Boo 👻wow Ink this is truly magnificent, and inspiring too. Love the painting your flow of ink takes the painting to another level . Think u need a sign in flashing colours of the ocean " Genius at work " 🧜‍♀️⭐️✍️" the tales between your eyes reveal the truth of my tongue twirling and teasing " hottt 🔥I love eyes they sure are the windows to the soul. ~ when words fail ~ eyes 👀speak my quote hugzzz a fav for me today 🎵✍️

Gershon Wolf August 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM To write as you do takes an imagination I can't even imagine. Such passion in every write.

David Crandall August 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM a profusion of lovely words!

Joanna Daniel August 4, 2026 at 1:29 AM A lovely ekphrasis in your inimitable language, Ink, brilliant work👏😊

Paige Hind August 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM Just lovely, always is, Ink! <3

Hiya Sharma August 3, 2026 at 9:49 PM And I truly adore everything about that ending! As well as the reference of cleopatra mythology ahhh! You just nailed it and the artpiece is beyond breathtaking 😱💞 "breathe my demons into your warm sky" I just can't get over that line mi goodnesszz. Always a blast reading your poetry, just a fan!!! The way you converse in metaphors and imagery like no other hah, steals my heart everytime.. keep inspiring and writing ma fairy goddess and poetic guardian angel!!! U da best ✨🌹🧚‍♀️🧜‍♀️🌙🧜‍♀️🧚‍♀️🌹✨

Hiya Sharma August 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM My dearest Ink Empress, what can I even say about this plethora of a piece, where flaming is the passion of love and the hearts just remain connected by a sacred thread ~ of trust and truth.. when all is found in the realm of affection and one does not hesitate to waltz in the magic.. there's just so much to feel and realise amidst your lines, the way you've written "eager to taste the fragments of the sunrise you seek in hues of hostile gold... while the tales within your eyes reveal.." ah hostile gold! I loveeee that 😻🫶✨ and the way you've knitted "soft butterfly ink blooms" ah the nascent innocence of love, the ticklish essence ..gawshhh Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM Haha ticklish essence, awwn my innocent soulful star! Bless your eyes and heart and mind and soul! Thank you so much for appreciating this take. I hope your mom wont scold me for revealing such lines to you through poetry. 😂 🤧🥺😮‍💨 I am grateful always for your support 🧚 🧜‍♀️ 🌙💫

David Kavanagh August 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM Another powerful Ekphrasis by you Ink, with lines like (we are dreamers of what would be if the acrylic carves wounds into an ineffable masterpiece) Now that’s how you create two paintings from a torn canvas, too good! Also I see from your comment below you were listening to (Down with the sickness) by Disturbed, I love how that song descends into an endless madness, 🤪 now back to your poem, got to be a Fave for sheer ingenuity, cheers David Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM Dear David, Yes its so addictive, I love also their stupify, its my fave too... have you heard the violet orlandi cover of "down with the sickness?" It's so sick! I love it. 🤟🏻Thank you so much for appreciating this take on LGs prompt. I hope to see you write for it too. I was a bit nervous writing this as you can see from my comments below hah.🙀 I am also grateful for the fave. So honored and humbled by your visit. Sending you light always 💫🌙

Justin Bordner August 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM Continued...A ritual of romance comensurating the bond of soul flames. It's just magical love poetry Poetess. " Wedded to the edges of infinity..." this cosmic love! " There is no threat in deep devotion..." that's wisdom of a purpose driven heart. A FAV!!! J.A.B. Ink Empress August 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM I am learning to be wise amidst the wild love spectrum... Your touch on my poems satisfies my soul Sending you light always my dear Justin 🌹

Justin Bordner August 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM The way this poem of sensuous nurture and reassurance opens has an oracular feel. I envision through your slow heartbeating poetry a Sybil on tripod in temple intoxicated by vapors of love fire. Her eyes seeing the truth of love through her heart's possession of Time. " Exhaling the thorn of love sabotaged..." that vividly expresses ownership of love destiny Poetess. "The alter of attachment..." this is such a ceremonial revelation of two hearts in union...an erotic esoterica!...J.A.B. Ink Empress August 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM My dear Justin, I cherish your reviews ~ the way a desert rose loves the rare diamond rain. I am sorry for the late response, been traveling. But Know that I write because of the few who can feel me like you ~ I love your ability to see beyond. Sending you light always ~ Thank you for the fave too 💜🥰💜🧜‍♀️ 🌹 💎

Sam Kauffman August 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM Indeed, dearest Inky, lovers are dreamers that create a sanctuary where they discover each other and live in the joy of their nourishing love. This poem radiates with passion. This poems reveals that singular moment when two souls are forever joined and we, as witnesses, nod in agreement to their committed love. Just lovely and eloquent, dear friend! Samzy!

Sara Jama August 3, 2026 at 9:28 AM This is so beautifully written Ink. Your metaphors eloquently paint such romanticism with each syllable like pigments of paint being delicately placed amongst a canvas. "Falling like rain of rippling roses", I can feel each word like raindrops falling upon skin. Your writing always amazes. Thank you for taking my suggestion with the artwork. ✨🌙 Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 9:54 AM It must be Eid!!! I received a comment from Sara Jama! 😂 why thank you! Well you know exactly the kind of art I would need! Cus you know me so well! You know how I function 👻 your comment is very poetic, thank you so very much! Sending you light always 💫🌙

Joseph P. DiMino August 3, 2026 at 6:31 AM "while the tales within your eyes reveal the truth of my tongue twirling and teasing colors of confession" -- Women are indeed smarter and more powerful then men.... "there is no escape, O beloved from this inexcusable intoxication of passion ablaze..." -- Ain't that the truth! You get a FAV! Great poetry! Joseph P. DiMino August 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM You are absolutely right, Empress:)) Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM Dear Jo, I think your wife is blessed to have you! And you know what exactly is the right way to handle a woman’s power and intelligenceHah! Yes thats the right thing to say we are always right 😅😂 but i believe men are also strong. They are shaped to be strong by society’s expectations. I feel for all the strong men! I appreciate all the men who keep it real and also are respectful. I am grateful for your support and also fave! Sending you light always ✨

Beryl Edmonds August 3, 2026 at 1:25 AM Beautiful poetry Ink, a work of art… Beryl ✍️ Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 2:51 AM Thank you so much kind sou, I appreciate you so very much ~ sending you light always ✨⭐🕊️🌙

Laurentine G August 3, 2026 at 12:49 AM feeling the the female protagonists emotions so intensely so as for a torn canvas is two paintings to land almost devastatingly. Only to be twirled up in the whirlwind of "engrossed in the perfumed spell of wild heat ~ there is no threat in deep devotion; love blossoms" and everything to be ok again. Amazing! Rapturous applause! 💐💐💐💐💐 Laurentine G August 3, 2026 at 2:54 AM Ha definitely milk it if it's inspiring you - after reading a few including yours I am happy to admit I'm too intimidated by the brilliance to attempt it 😅 Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 2:51 AM Reading you helps me with trynna be catchy, i dont always succeed but i try 😂 This poem just flowed. Your prompt is so good i could actually write another very dark one for it too ~ maybe I might 😱💃

Laurentine G August 3, 2026 at 12:48 AM I've liked and faved but other than that I sit here stunned! How have you conceptualised such deep and emotional poetry to a prompt I suggested! I'm blown away by this poem, the way everything before the prompt line sets the stage so tangibly that I'm already within the painting, Laurentine G August 3, 2026 at 2:42 AM Haha I'm long healed - it was 2000! Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM Oh nooooo! This is like how when you suggested certain song! No listening to those 😂 👏 oops Laurentine G August 3, 2026 at 2:23 AM Haha I already know that one well! Used to dance to it in the rock clubs - it was an exes favourite 😅 Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 2:17 AM Istg im gettn that printed! " do not touch im already broken" genius!!!!!!!! Honestly! Haha when i get home. I am out and probably be home tonight. 😱 cant wait to share 🥱 i am so sleep deprived. I just had mocha not helpin! And listening to " down with the sickness " by disturbed 😂 who would think I would listen to music like that! 🥺 give it a listen! Haha Laurentine G August 3, 2026 at 1:34 AM I'm literally staring at my phone until I get sight of them this morning 😅 we might have to create a physical contact cue range haha - "do not touch, I'm already broken" 🙃🥳 Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM Good lord my typos... haha im multitasking ~ 😱🥺 hahah i will not wear it then, i dont do hugs very well ... 😂👏 cant wait to show you pics of the tshirt collection already out! With your quote too ofcourse 💃 Laurentine G August 3, 2026 at 1:20 AM Haha the people wearing that line would surely get random hugs as they walked around 🫣 Ink Empress August 3, 2026 at 1:13 AM You know i have a flight to catch soon ish so i knew i will have to post this today and I was so nervous about writing for this prompt cus i think its very deep and philosophical and not for just any one. Thank you for always inspiring me and also do you think it will be a good one for our tshrt business? 🤔 hahah 😂 i am so excited to read that you found it good! Yeayy 💃